Hi Wong Yuen Fun,

Thank you for sharing your experience with Crypto Crime Investigation (CCI). It’s disheartening to hear that you were scammed further while trying to recover your stolen funds. Your detailed account could be crucial in helping others avoid similar pitfalls.

It would be incredibly helpful if you could provide more specifics about how they scammed you. Your insights can help our community recognize red flags and make informed decisions when dealing with such services.

We aim to protect and support victims of cryptocurrency scams, and your contribution is invaluable. Please feel free to share all the details you can. Together, we can create awareness and help others avoid these fraudulent schemes.

Looking forward to your detailed response.

Best regards,
Adam

Hi Rahul,

It’s highly suspicious that you’ve been asked to pay a 30% tax to withdraw your USDT. This is a common tactic in many cryptocurrency scams, where fraudsters request additional payments under the guise of taxes or fees.

Here’s what you should do:

1. Do Not Pay Any Additional Money: Paying the requested amount will likely result in further losses. Legitimate platforms do not ask for extra payments to release funds.

2. Report the Incident: Report this scam to your local cybercrime authority and any relevant financial regulatory bodies. This can help take down fraudulent sites and prevent others from falling victim.

3. Secure Your Other Assets: Secure your other cryptocurrency holdings and financial accounts. Change your passwords, enable two-factor authentication (2FA), and review your account activities for unauthorized actions.

4. Share More Details: If you have additional details about the transactions or any communication with the scammers, please share them here. This information can help in ongoing investigations and assist other community members in avoiding similar scams.

Remember, reputable cryptocurrency platforms automatically deduct necessary fees and do not request additional payments to release funds. Stay vigilant and protect your assets.

If you need further assistance, feel free to reach out.

Stay safe!

Best regards,
ScamCrypto Team

Hi Elyse,

I’m sorry to hear about your experience with ExpertCoinPro. It does sound like you’ve been scammed, especially given that Lori Gaeth Walocha has ceased communication, and her page has disappeared. Unfortunately, this is a common tactic fraudsters use to gain trust and exploit it.

Here are some steps you should take:

1. Report the incident to Facebook and Coinbase. While they may not recover your funds, they can take steps to prevent further fraudulent activity.
2. File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). Providing them with all the details and communications can help them investigate the scam.
3. Ensure the security of your Coinbase account and any other financial accounts. Change passwords and enable two-factor authentication to prevent further unauthorized access.
4. Do not engage with Lori Gaeth Walocha or anyone associated with ExpertCoinPro.

Please share your story if anyone else has had a similar experience with ExpertCoinPro or has additional information. Your contributions can help others avoid falling victim to the same scam and may assist in gathering evidence against these fraudsters.

Stay vigilant and cautious when making online investments. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact us.

Best regards,
Admin

Hi Simon,

It’s very concerning that you’ve been asked to pay money to withdraw funds from your wallet. This request is a common tactic used in many online scams, particularly in the cryptocurrency space. Reputable platforms and wallets typically do not require users to pay additional fees to withdraw funds; necessary fees are deducted automatically from the withdrawal amount.

Here are a few steps you can take:

1. Do not pay any additional money: Paying more will likely result in further losses.
2. Check the platform’s legitimacy: Verify the credentials of the Coinmamax website and the Bitget app. Look for reviews, user testimonials, and any red flags online.
3. Report the incident: You’ve already taken a great step by posting here. Additionally, report this to your local cybercrime authority and any relevant financial regulatory bodies.
4. Secure your other assets: Ensure the security of your other cryptocurrency holdings and financial accounts. Change passwords and enable two-factor authentication where possible.

The cryptocurrency address and platform you mentioned have been flagged for fraudulent activities, so proceeding cautiously is imperative. Suppose you have more details about the transactions or any communications from the scammers. In that case, sharing them can help in further investigations and possibly assist others in the community to avoid similar scams.

Stay vigilant and safe!

Hello Nonie,

You can schedule a free initial consultation with CNC Intelligence to discuss your case in more detail.

Best regards,

Adam

Hi Yanick,

Thank you for bringing your experience to the attention of the ScamCrypto community. It is crucial for all of us to share such incidents to increase awareness and prevent others from falling into similar traps.

From your description, it appears that the job offer from “Impact Recruitment” was a front for a classic advance fee scam disguised under the premise of easy work-from-home opportunities. Such schemes often ask participants to invest small amounts of money with the promise of high returns in a short period, only to require more payments under various pretexts without ever delivering the promised returns. Your proactive decision to withdraw funds and cease communication was wise and may have saved you from further losses.

Your experience reminds all community members to exercise skepticism towards unsolicited job offers or opportunities that require upfront investments, especially those involving cryptocurrency transactions, which are often irreversible and untraceable once made. Always research any company or website thoroughly before engaging or investing, and be wary of platforms that promise unrealistic returns or require money to unlock further earnings.

Please continue to share any further information or developments regarding this issue. Your input is valuable to our ongoing efforts to combat online scams and frauds.

Stay vigilant,
Adam
ScamCrypto.net Team

Hello Karla,

Thank you for sharing your experience, and I’m truly sorry to hear that you’ve been affected by this fraudulent scheme. It’s heartbreaking to hear that the situation escalated to a more significant loss despite initial payments. Your detailed account is invaluable as it helps us all better understand the tactics scammers use and the lengths they go to appear legitimate.

First and foremost, it’s important that you immediately cease any further communication with the parties involved in this scam. Additionally, if you haven’t already, consider taking the following actions:

1. File a report with your local law enforcement and any relevant financial authorities. Also, report the scam to cryptocurrency platforms used in the transactions to flag the involved addresses possibly.
2. Change passwords and implement two-factor authentication on your digital wallets and any related accounts that might have been compromised.
3. Keep a detailed record of all communications, transactions, and other evidence related to the scam. This documentation will be crucial for any investigations.
4. Consulting with a legal advisor specializing in cybercrimes or financial fraud might provide more personalized guidance based on your situation.

We will update our community alert to include the specific tactic of “MetaMask account freezing” you encountered. This is a common strategy scammers use to extract more funds under the guise of security concerns.

Please stay engaged in this forum and consider subscribing to our regular updates for any new alerts. By sharing our experiences and knowledge, we can strengthen our defenses against these deceitful operations.

Stay safe,
Adam