Cash App Compromised: Unexpected Bitcoin Purchase
Earlier this month, my Cash App was compromised and someone attempted to send $300, but it failed due to insufficient funds. I reported it at the time and deactivated the account....
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Veteran Entrepreneur Scammed Out of $14,000
Around December of 2024, I started a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business by the name of "Future Architect" to win government contracts solicited by the United States Gove...
Fake Miele repair tech costs $400
I was seeking a Miele authorized dishwasher repair on Apr 1, 2026. I contacted several in GTA, and the A Team Appliance Repair was available the same day, so I agreed to a base fee...
Dishwasher Repair Deposit Scam: $400 Lost
I was seeking a Miele authorized dishwasher repair on Apr 1, 2026. I contacted several in GTA, and the A Team Appliance Repair was available the same day, so I agreed to a base fee...
Veteran Entrepreneur Scammed by Startup Partner
Around December of 2024, I started a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business by the name of "Future Architect". The goal of this business was to win government contracts soli...
OneRPM Text Scam: Tasks, Bitcoin, and Fake Taxes
There is a new text scam using OneRPM as the platform to lure you in. I’m sure it has nothing to do with the real OneRPM, but they are using a very sophisticated platform to make i...
Dad lost RM600k to investment scam
My dad, who recently retired, was scammed out of his savings through a fake investment, amounting to about RM600k. I feel extremely depressed and heartbroken. The moment he realize...
Spinvision.pro scam: fake £2000 bonus trap
This casino site is a scam. Watch out: they offer a £2000 bonus and say you can withdraw if you deposit £50. Then they say you need to deposit £100 to confirm your wallet. It's a n...
Crypto Mining App Won't Let You Withdraw
Bitcoin cloud mining — they want you to purchase crypto mining rigs and use your cell phone to mine bitcoin. When you reach the minimum of 0.1024 bitcoin, they will not let you wit...
Wallet Purchase with Fake Tracking Number
Purchased a wallet on a chain from Airris USA Unlimited for $227.85, selling as a Nordstrom sellout. The tracking number issued is not valid by any delivery service in the United S...
Fake Nordstrom Sellout Wallet Purchase
Purchased wallet on a chain from Airris USA Unlimited for $227.85. Selling as Nordstrom sellout. Tracking number issued is not valid by any delivery service in United States. Numbe...
Fake Nordstrom Sellout Wallet Scam
Purchased a wallet on a chain from Airris USA Unlimited for $227.85, sold as a Nordstrom sellout. The tracking number issued is not valid with any delivery service in the United St...
Fake Nordstrom Wallet Never Delivered
Purchased a wallet on a chain from Airris USA Unlimited for $227.85, advertised as a Nordstrom sell out. The tracking number issued is not valid by any delivery service in the Unit...
Invalid Tracking for Nordstrom Sellout Wallet
Purchased a wallet on a chain from Airris USA Unlimited for $227.85, advertised as a Nordstrom sellout. The tracking number issued is not valid with any delivery service in the Uni...
Bitcoin Mining Scam: No Withdrawals
Bitcoin cloud mining. They want you to purchase crypto mining rigs and use your cell phone to mine bitcoin. When you reach the minimum of 0.1024 bitcoin, they won't let you withdra...
Bitcoin Cloud Mining App Won't Let Me Withdraw
OtherBitcoin cloud mining: they want you to purchase crypto mining rigs and use your cell phone to mine bitcoin. When you reach the minimum of 0.1024 bitcoin, they will not let you...
Fake Tracking for Nordstrom Sellout Wallet
I purchased a wallet on a chain from Airris USA Unlimited for $227.85, advertised as a Nordstrom sellout. The tracking number they gave me is not valid with any delivery service in...
I Lost $200K to a Fake Crypto Trading Platform
In late 2025, I clicked on a Facebook post about trading that directed me to a link offering “tokens” that could be exchanged for crypto assets. The platform was called Keex Pro, a...
Fake crypto trading platform wiped out my retirement funds
In late 2025, I clicked on a Facebook post about trading that directed me to a link offering “tokens” that could be exchanged for crypto assets. The platform was called Keex Pro, a...
Crypto scam via Keex Pro drained my retirement funds
In late 2025, I clicked on a Facebook post about trading that directed me to a link offering “tokens” that could be exchanged for crypto assets. The platform was called Keex Pro, a...
Unknown $49.99 Revolut charge from Savonria
2 days ago I was charged $49.99 in my Revolut. Merchant name is Savonria which I have no idea about. On 22nd March I was also charged $1 twice from the same merchant but they were...
My Costco gift card was drained before I used it
Two months ago, I bought a $100 Costco Shop Card in a warehouse in South Florida. I put it in my desk drawer for 2 months. A few days ago, I decided to add it to my Costco wallet a...
WhatsApp Crypto Group Blocks Withdrawal After Fake Growth
Followed the group for a few months. Dabbled only $600 after a time. Followed the "stock recommendations" while the account grew to over $4,000. Attempted to withdraw some but was...
Saving a Fellow Member from a Pig Butchering Scam
A couple years ago I was at a community meeting and an attendee started talking about how much money he was making on crypto. After the meeting was over I asked him for details. He...
Fake Venmo payment cost me $500
For almost the entire week, I was scammed by a Venmo thing. It was not Venmo's fault, but my fault. I was trying to sell something, someone commented on it, and left a number for m...
Fieldfolio crypto job scam
So someone chatted me through my social media and asked if I am willing to do some easy tasks and get commissions. After a series of step-by-step processes, I accumulated some comm...
Dad Lost $300 in a Crypto Ponzi Scheme
I was already suspicious when my dad came to me last week saying his friend got him into "trading" and praised the potential of making money. He's out $300 and his friend has put i...
Crypto Renegades: Deceptive Win Rates and Refund Trap
They use deceptive marketing. Their webinar says they have 70% and 90% win rates for their two trade signal channels and a 30 day money back guarantee. After joining, I noticed the...
Fake Facebook Listing for My Uncle's Car
We're just looking for some advice on a bit of an odd situation. My uncle recently purchased a new car, the purchase was done via a reputable car auction site and all was fine ther...