Investigating the con that combines romance scams and crypto fraud (Marketplace)

Canadians are losing millions of dollars to a devastating new cyber-scam known as “pig butchering.” It's a long-term con that combines romance scams, crypto fraud and investment schemes. CBC Marketplace talks to people who've lost their life savings and the trust of their loved ones as a result of this scam. And in a surprising twist, we reveal that many of the perpetrators are victims themselves, forced into a life of scamming.
If you think you or somebody you know may be a victim of a scam, report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
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00:00 - ‘Pig butchering’ playbook
13:54 - Are scammers victims, too?
18:58 - Confronting the other side
20:17 - Talking to LinkedIn and Facebook
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BAD ROMANCE: WHO'S CONNING CANADIANS?
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[@QCCatPlanes]

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[@indemand2]

Pig butchering example: You receive a text message from a wrong number. You reply - wrong number. They reply back something innocent. You reply with a lol. Next thing you know you’re texting each other, becomes friendly. They want to be friends. They take it to the next level. Before you know it - you’ve been pig butchered! Never reply “wrong number”. Don’t let them know it’s an active number. It can even be a seemingly innocent message… Hey I can’t make my doctors appointment. You’re a nice person so you reply Wrong Number. Or they send a text message that says - what time is the meeting? You’re a nice person and you wanna make sure other plans don’t get messed up so you reply wrong number. Wrong thing to do. Don’t be that nice guy. PT Barnum said it best.

[@akosua8779]

That wrong number text is so annoying. One time the scammer was pushing it after I said wrong number. Talking about wanting to buy me a coffee because they are so grateful I replied wrong number so they know they weren't texting their friend. I just replied stop texting me. Never heard from them again

[@bluejedi723]

Just be careful and aware

[@AnimaLibera]

It's actually pretty easy: Whatever you do, *DO NOT SEND MONEY*

[@zigarten]

Block and report those texts

[@sdgsdshshs]

I get weird texts all the time like "hey did you get my e-transfer?" or "im waiting for you now" or "are you home yet?" they're designed to illicit responses from you - i'm assuming to see if your number is active.

[@evalangley3985]

Facebook should be held accountable for hosting those ads that lead victims to scams.

[@balajisharathkumar9753]

even in whats app from nigerian scmmers

[@benbazy9238]

NO, People need to be held accountable for their own actions.

[@lmc2664]

Facebook and other social media are just a platform for people to connect with others and for businesses to market their products. They never force anyone to make decisions. Instead of blaming others, the users are responsible for their own actions.

[@EconomicWarfare]

@@benbazy9238 Read your statement. ☺😅🤣😂

[@seanandreychuk2649]

​@@EconomicWarfareBe accountable for dumb decisions. All of these people were conned by the need to be greedy. If you know that there's no such thing as a free lunch, the scammers can't steal from you. It's pretty simple. Get a better bullshit detector.

[@marianhof9755]

Basic reality has long been " if it seems to good to be true, it most likely is"

[@AnimaLibera]

Exactly

[@Irilia_neko]

At least ask a professional about it {your bank for example) not a random company on Facebook

[@EconomicWarfare]

🤣😂😅

[@bobjames6622]

True. But nearly humans don't realise that.

[@great-garden-watch]

Right. If someone is giving away their piano, they just want it gone without paying for removal. If someone is giving away cash, its a fraud and a lie.

[@RJ_331]

If you don't know them, don't talk to them... it's pretty simple.

[@shellz831]

EXACTLY. These ppl aren't victims. They gave away their money. Now ask them how many donated to local charities.

[@EconomicWarfare]

Bingo.

[@emeritacamaclang282]

AlWays remember, DON'T TALK TO STRANGERS

[@superiorradio4540]

its simple for someone with a brain and common sense.

[@nicolatesla5786]

That's not how a ELDERLY BRAIN is rewired ! Even retired CHIEF of the FBI was scammed !

[@yulianjonty7440]

I wish there was more people like you to stop all these scammers, they need serious jail time for that, especially when they take money from the elderly, keep doing what your doing *#GlobalTraceAssets* put the wind up these low life oxygen thiefs Love what you Guys do keep up the great work mate well done Respect

[@jhengxoxo]

Dude, *VortexTrace* you are a modern-day hero. So glad law enforcement is on board!!!!…!!!!!

[@jankauffmann6899]

Never answer unknown people that unsolicited contact you, block and delete.

[@bobjames6622]

Wow! Really! Without your advice I would NEVER have thought of that in a MILLION years!

[@gillianredfearn8367]

Sorry but I accept them all. I love scam baiting.

[@George43_]

Bravo to *Charge backtools* I'm so glad you're out there fighting these scumbags. We must do everything in our power to protect the elderly and the general public from these despicable scammers. You're a true hero. my brother.

[@bsways]

The more deprived of love and desperate the more vulnerable you are

[@marawashington3280]

Definitely

[@gillianredfearn8367]

BS. I am elderly and all my friends recognise that they are not going to be dating into their 60s let alone their 70s and 80s.

[@e-mail881]

deprived of love and desperate = 99% of the world population

[@BanAnna85]

Damn, that was hard to watch. I hope the victims receive justice someday (those who were scammed and the enslaved scammers). What a nightmare system; it's heartbreaking.

[@OmniFilm-dk8ox]

yah right...dream on ...the cops are clueless and powerless

[@carpediem4512]

Would that woman have engaged that dude if he wasn’t a young handsome Asian. She says. I one ever called her honey or baby. Lady are you 50 years old or 15? Later on greed took over and now she’s out $500,000. SMH.

[@llllllllllilillii]

Sadly with AI mass surveillance going on, they know our every move need wish and want in advance through datamining fb reddit google apple etc etc. It's how all these companies are getting rich, they're selling our minds like commodities. Asian scammers hack that data.

[@raniag4916]

It is hard enough to trust ppl in real-life. How can ppl trust strangers online?!

[@mariavega4898]

Loneliness drive them to speak to them. Thats why talk and love your parents

[@gabriellef]

Don’t blame the victims. Blame the losers doing this to innocent people

[@kirtanforthesoul]

I know somebody who lost 200k.. these scammers have no heart . They will scam the dying.

[@gillianredfearn8367]

Plenty of criminals steal from the elderly and dying. How many stories do we have about Carers being caught on CCTV stealing from their clients purses? There was one recently where an ambulance paramedic was rifling through the wallet of someone he was taking to hospital.

[@StefanieSiegl]

Did he/she report to the right authorities to get the money back? If not then he needs to immediately

[@BrianSmith-yq7ys]

It’s basically the Chinese mafia half the time yes they have no heart there’s also a huge facility outside Dubai where they are doing this. The facility is so big they have a mobile satellite dish truck parked out front to handle the huge amount of internet bandwidth

[@glorysmummy]

@@BrianSmith-yq7ys no it is 'basically' coming from Lagos.

[@BIGSuperstar-or4vx]

Damn I wish I could scammed for that 200k

[@lottorabbit]

This is been going on for a long time… I remember back in 2009 or 10 I met a Chinese lady online. On a dating site. I had never heard of “pig butchering“. She made me think she liked me… She sent me lots of photos of her fancy purses… Short videos of her driving her Porsche, etc. etc. Then she started talking to me about crypto. She desperately tried to get me to open an account so that she could “teach me” about crypto investing. Luckily, I immediately knew this was a scam. I strung her along for a little while, and just kept telling herthat I did not need more money. I was very well off, and I was not at all interested in crypto. She got kind of angry and just stopped talking to her.😂

[@msbee5971]

😂 I do the same...toy with them awhile and piss them off

[@briannyob7799]

I'm sorry these people were scammed, but holy crap, giving a random stranger your money?

[@itruleyloveyouonyt123]

that’s what im saying like bruh

[@Siriuslyyy]

You always think you'll never Fall for it until you do.

[@briannyob7799]

@Siriuslyyy um no. I've been messaged numerous times and haven't fallen for this. Falling for this is typically indicative of desperation, greed, and a lack of critical thinking. It is like the CRA scams. The government doesn't ask for payment in gift cards. 🙄

[@bozicayanc1932]

I met someone , she gives $ 90 000 believing that guy will repay it with a GOLD that is on 'hold' on border overseas...just need little buy little until he got 90 000, and she ended up empty account...!!! Friends told her that he is scam, she just WANTED continue...she was all in 'him'...to the last penny...!!!

[@gillianredfearn8367]

@@Siriuslyyy or don't. I have scammers approach me, mainly through Yahoo Mail, 2 or 3 times a day and they are so obvious. Where I live we have our own telephone company, Kingston Communications, that dates back to when telephone exchanges were first started. A workman went into the house of a friend of my neighbour in the middle of her giving someone claiming to be from them her passport number and told her to put the phone down. Why on earth did she think that the they would would want her passport number but to make it worse, her son is one of the managers of the company.

[@alphamansaray9]

Remember this people every time anybody ask you for money in any shape of form especially someone you've never met RUN. As for family members you should have a limit of how much you can help cuz some family members are scammers too

[@Siriuslyyy]

I got scammed while living in Germany when trying to rent an apartment. They were very convincing and their story seemed airtight. I feel awful for people like Stephanie, these scammers are professionals. You always think you're never going to let this happen to you until it does.

[@Elchaziev]

@@TonyCyberweb Trying to pull a recovery scam eh?

[@karaklein5348]

I can’t believe people would actually invest online with someone they don’t know. These creeps are so good and people fall for their evil ways. Sad

[@hshwhwbwhwhw3364]

​@@karaklein5348 they see first the profits then people get greedy thats how they do it

[@gillianredfearn8367]

@@karaklein5348 they are not 'so good'. But play on the fact that 50% of the population is below average intelligence.

[@llllllllllilillii]

How did you get scammed renting? I'm interested in hearing about it, I've never heard of such a thing.

[@Management-wm5nq]

Outstanding job, *Briskdeft* ! I'm so glad you're out there battling these vile scammers. We must take every precaution to protect the general people and the elderly from these vile con artists!! Bravo to you! You ought to be awarded the Nobel Prize for protecting us. Big up, brother

[@hyuu2]

I can't imagine how hard it would be to decide to take on a moneygetback role of scammed persons.. The history needs to be remembered though and the help that was born through such pain and suffering. Respect to these *Charge backtools* team that take on these roles.

[@Aces77777]

Never deal money with anyone who meet online and never met in person!!!!

[@kevinchen5703]

they can scam you in person as well

[@YouYou-sm8tf]

​@@kevinchen5703 True but at least you have seen their real face and can easily catch them. Online it’s basically impossible

[@fernando3061]

Lol yea that was my exact thought@@kevinchen5703

[@kamekomiyamora]

They can also hack your friend's accounts and work from there

[@WildlifeWarrior-cr1kk]

Ok

[@stuffedlove2247]

I saw a similar documentary in the Philippines. .They hired Filipinos to work as office staff or telemarketers to be based in Thailand but the job is actually in Myanmar owned by Chinese They thought it was a real job. But when they arrived they found out that the job is about scamming people mostly Americans,, Canadians and Europeans. They were beat up if you refused to do what they told you to do. .They were not allowed to go out. At the end they were rescued.

[@chelsea65030]

Thanks for sharing. Wow, that's horrible, so scary. Glad they were rescued!

[@shoelessRay]

Amazing that a video about crypto scamming gets picked up by the crypto scam bots. Checkout these comments... They dont even make sense in context.

[@EconomicWarfare]

😂🤣

[@sallysmith8678]

I know right! I was like omg the irony is astronomical. 😂😂😂

[@llllllllllilillii]

AI will ruin us all

[@OliviaMorgan-bx6lf]

Exceptional work, *Briskdeft* I'm glad you're battling these jerks out there. We must take every precaution to safeguard the elderly and the general public from these disgusting scam artists! You've earned it!! You deserve the Nobel Peace Prize for keeping us safe, brother

[@brewsandbass5572]

A lot of these scams are very good. Make sure you check the email address and not the subject.

[@annushankar3032]

with that being said, the email addresses can be spoofed

[@RACH-Hart]

Stephanie. Forgive yourself. You are a kind and lovely person that deserves happiness. I’m sorry this happened to you. You are not alone. Try to look forward and put this behind you. Everyone makes mistakes and you will learn and grow. It’s awful this happened and I’m sorry.

[@llllllllllilillii]

She can't. Her brain is stuck in Kardashian mode like 80 percent of the world who things being rich is the end all be all and there's nothing else. It's very sad that society has turned so crazy about cash.

[@Kurt5Dobson]

I had initially planned to retire at 62, work part-time, and save money, but the impact of high prices on various goods and services has significantly disrupted my retirement plan. I'm worried about whether those who experienced the 2008 financial crisis had it easier than I currently am. The volatility of the stock market is a concern as my income has decreased, and I fear that I won't be able to contribute as much as before, potentially jeopardizing my retirement savings.

[@peartreez]

freakin bots LOL

[@andirecruits]

​@peartreez The irony on this kind of video too 😑

[@user-kv6vt5zz5v]

Has anyone watched this Chinese movie？it is called （No more bets），based on the true stories，this movie describe the scam ogranization and how to scam people，I highly recommend watching this movie with your family，increase the awareness of anti- fraud and protect them

[@abhinavsharma9249]

Lol u scamming here 😂

[@smileyone1612]

You can collect SS at 62. The amount overall doesn't change, but your checks are smaller because the payments are spread out over a longer period of time.

[@fritzsmith3296]

My father used to tell us "a fool and his money are soon parted." True 70 years ago and true today.

[@maddominican879]

Love the market place.they should have their own channel

[@Jacqmeoff]

How can you be so dumb to send your life savings away. It's pretty frustrating tbh

[@llllllllllilillii]

GREED

[@noahknight4039]

People get wrapped up in this stuff because of social media. It’s why everyone thinks every OF model is making millions and everyone is getting rich off Crypto. And everyone telling them not to just have their money in a bank but they need to make their money work for them. You need to buy stocks, bonds and do this and that and before you know it you’re broke. Because you’re looking at the exceptions and trying to be the exception.

[@micaelita14]

I LOVE what you and your team do, *VortexTrace* ! Thank you so much for protecting inocent victims. I just recently found your videos by accident and I've binge-watched them all. I would LOVE to help you do what you do……

[@spootnik00]

Scammers preying on the victims greed

[@evalangley3985]

Please Marketplace, do more of those. No more consumer friendly advices, and just do like La Facture and cover scams and overwhelming financial situations.

[@TonyCyberweb]

Welcome to the best cyber security agency. Kindly let us know how we can be of service to you. We offer a versatile solution to scam cases.

[@Blu_coffee]

It's getting far worse than ever. I have known all these scamming games since 2010. Just a glance in a DM message from unknown, I would quickly know right away it's BS.

[@joannewalker7863]

Outstanding job done by *Charge backtools* I'm so glad you're out there battling these vile con artists. We must take every precaution to protect the general people and the elderly from these vile con artists!!! Bravo to you!! You ought to be awarded the Nobel Prize for protecting us. Big up, brother

[@QCCatPlanes]

*Scam!*

[@QCCatPlanes]

*Scam!*

[@techcafe0]

it takes a good dose of greed and plenty of gullibility to think you can 'invest' $250,000 and then 'earn' a million dollars almost overnight. i still feel bad for the victims though. crypto is a scourge.

[@eric-222]

"Your emotions are the slaves to your thoughts, and you are the slave to your emotions."

[@RuminatingWizard]

Wrong. Your thoughts are slaves to your emotions. Your emotions are slaves to your greed.

[@rabiaalsanani8532]

Congratulations, *ExposeGadgets* !! -I am relieved that you are out there fighting these thugs. We must take every precaution to protect the elderly and the general public from these despicable con artists. Congratulations to YOU!! You deserve the Nobel Peace Prize for ensuring our security.

[@happydailyvids]

another scammer the worst KIND , scamming the scammed vicitms

[@user-kv6vt5zz5v]

Has anyone watched this Chinese movie？it is called （No more bets），based on the true stories，this movie describe the scam ogranization and how to scam people，I highly recommend watching this movie with your family，increase the awareness of anti- fraud and protect them

[@patriciabrant8037]

I never answer the phone to numbers I don't know. Why let them know your phones number is active.They can leave a voice mail. They never do.

[@patriciabrant8037]

I never answer texts I don't know as well.

[@willankhatter]

So you're never out looking for a job, I mean, unknown numbers will call you for interviews 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@Chahlie]

It's hilarious that there is an obvious scammer all over the comments.... :)

[@kymgarcia09]

😂😂😂

[@texastea5686]

Yes!!!

[@rockgo1991]

I wish there was more people like you to stop all these scammers, they need serious jail time for that, especially when they take money from the elderly. keep doing what your doing *Charge-backtools* put the wind up these low life oxygen thief Loves what you guy do keep up the great work mate weldone!!

[@KatalinaWoo]

thx for making this video and for public awareness too..its super important for all to acknowledge and prevent the damages being done!! great work guys!!

[@see-rious-ley]

1. The colleague that’s helping the guy chat someone up had better be using a burner phone with NO accounts or anything identifiable or associated with a real person, because when she said shed downloaded an app to her phone as instructed as part of the investigation, her phone is bugged. 2. The lady victim who lost her life saving is brave to come forward with her story. She overcame her biggest embarrassment to warn others, which is very commendable. 👏👏👏 3. Greed is the root cause of the second victim.

[@e_Dilbert]

i won't fall for these scams, i have no money

[@dorthymcbride3384]

Thank you for investigating these crimes! I hope the victims find solice and peace. 😢

[@magneto8002]

A fool and his money are soon parted.

[@nevellgreenough404]

....And KZbin shows scam financial ads in this video!

[@EE-uj6tw]

Exactly😂 I got two real estate investment scams in the 21 minutes

[@WildlifeWarrior-cr1kk]

KZbin doesn't care they're getting paid

[@Leo-dw4fx]

Someone young enough to be your grand child wants to date you and make you rich? How are people falling for this obvious scam?

[@SolidSonicTH]

Scambaiting these guys never goes anywhere. They suck at maintaining a conversation.

[@freeguy3751]

When I saw the line from the singpore lady text "I have been in it" I was like hunh? terrible english, red flag

[@flowmovementtherapy2096]

Some of them send obvious wrong number messages. But sometimes they get emotional when you don't reply. I had one once inviting me to go golfing on a specific date. I didn't reply. Then I get an angry message on that specific date asking why I didn't show up. Nope.

[@ToudaHell]

The joy of being a luddite. Not bothering with crypto because it's digital and not being able to even set up the accounts to transfer the money even if i did fall for the romance con. I have an anti-tech miasma around me.

[@llllllllllilillii]

absolutely. I worked in tech in the 90s and got out. I'm HORRIFIED at the things that are happening these days and prefer to not participate in all this hoopla and just do everything old school! You can't get scammed on social media if you don't USE social media. It's all just a bunch of E-Bragging anyways.

[@nawalosman9779]

I had the same situation in 2022, that year was a hard year for me. I even hired a lawyer and no support they always took my money. I have finally healed from that. I have not gotten anything back, I did all I can. All I can do is move on sadly. You are not alone.

[@StefanieSiegl]

Have you tried reporting to the internet crime complaint center? If not, I can send all you need to do and have a chance of getting your money back

[@llllllllllilillii]

Announcing you're a scam victim on the internet is prob not the best thing to do. People need to stop oversharing online. You got scammed because you were greedy and you wanted more money because you're a slave to money. You are valuable without money.

[@Tony-Tiger1970]

So they meet people with million dollars and mansions but their phones is unavailable to facetime. Stupidity come in all shape and sizes.

[@maschet]

Brilliant initiative, *VortexTrace* It's encouraging to see that you are actively opposing these dishonest individuals. It is imperative that the safeguarding of the general public and the elderly from these abhorrent con artists be a top priority. Excellent job, my companion! Because of your dedication to ensuring our safety, you merit the Nobel Peace Prize……..

[@AristocraticEmpire]

Team *Briskdeft* ! It's so satisfying to see you putting in the effort to stop those shady characters. Protecting the public, especially the elderly, from those despicable con artists is crucial.You truly deserve recognition and appreciation for keeping us secure. I'm thrilled for you because you're my sibling. Your accomplishments definitely make you a strong contender for the Nobel Peace Prize. Keep up the outstanding performance

[@kateskeys]

👏👏👏👏👏⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Nice Job CBC from NYC. Your show reminds me of FRONTLINE WGBH Public broadcasting- originating from Boston, MA I love these documentaries! Thanks!

[@reeddeer793]

The guy was right - karma will come for him

[@OmniFilm-dk8ox]

yah right...that is why crime is not so rampant

[@bodazaphfa]

Karma is what we tell ourselves to make us feel better. It’s not a real thing.

[@kirtanforthesoul]

Everyone says karma

[@reeddeer793]

@@OmniFilm-dk8ox this is Canada so it’s less likely, but if you do that to the wrong person, they might dedicate their life to tracking u down and killing those you love lol

[@Jackiedyk]

Just make it a rule. Do not give money to strangers online for any reason!!

[@weronpc]

Feel bad for the victims, we need to educate people how to be cautious about online

[@joyp6379]

Time and again women and men fall for people online or otherwise, with whom could not meet in person but offer romance through text messages and phone calls or even investment opportunities to get rich. The Euphoria of getting married to a rich/beautiful/handsome person or getting rich blind their vision to see the red flags and warning signs.

[@nigellablum9456]

Thank you for making us aware of pig-butchering.

[@user-lw4hy5uj4o]

*CRYPTO* *SCAM* *VICTIM* ? As a Retired combat Marine I want to tell you that as what you are doing is just as important as any warrior on the battlefield. You are waging warfare against these criminals and terrorists on the digital battlefield. You are defending and protecting the most vulnerable of our society against these predators. Keep up the good work *VortexTrace* …..!!!!!

[@topandrun126]

This is so sad to see what these people are going through it's hurt me i can only imagine they pain.

[@chrisiss666]

I SALUTE You for all that your doing, helping all the victims of these scambaggs! They so deserved to be humiliated and be exposed to the public, these people have No place on this world, welldone *Charge backtools* we're here to support you, More Power to you and all your friends, watching from France

[@michaelschnepel5000]

How could you really trust anything on social media

[@Troy-ol5fk]

There are scammers on KZbin as well

[@ebayelblanco]

Outstanding job, *Adroitkey* ! I'm so glad you're out there battling these vile scammers. We must take every precaution to protect the general people and the elderly from these vile con artists!! Bravo to you! You ought to be awarded the Nobel Prize for protecting us. Big up, brother

[@mennomateo]

This is just scammers taking advantage of the loneliness crisis that has griped society. Brokenness provides paths for exploitation

[@vichaar2023]

Some very very learned people fall for it - this can happen to anyone - the scammers can be very deceptive - they are trained to trick

[@llllllllllilillii]

nope. stop being greedy and you won't get scammed.

[@bradprivate5735]

Your? Program has stopped many crimes from happening, including scamming against myself and my friends, I deeply. Thank you.

[@saymoremccalman4974]

This same thing happened to me twice. The 1st lady just me was scammed into a thing called crypto yield farming. And the 2nd gentleman was scammed into a scam called crypto yield farming. It sounds good and legitimate in the beginning. But what learned was that nothing is free and if it sounds to good to be true, it more than likely is. I pray that our HEAVENLY FATHER PROTECTS ALL OF US. AMEN

[@Azel247]

Avoid any of those risky "assets"

[@marianhof9755]

Was contacted by one of these and chatted at first but realized it was a scam so blocked her.

[@socialdetective9462]

These “victims of scam” are mostly motivated by greed and lust . They should be held accountable for the proliferation of scams due to their lack of due diligence and gross negligence

[@on-site4094]

Sad people are falling for this …it’s. So sad

[@Webinthamind]

Always listen to your mom , fantastic journalism, its painful to see people loose money

[@techcafe0]

"make the victim think they can make easy money" in other words, scammers prey on people's greed for 'easy money' 🤑 she might wanna sell some of her expensive Louis Vuitton handbags 🤷‍♂

[@jameshill4900]

Watching him load his mom's things into a 100k truck makes me think that should have been gone her house.

[@beast1728]

This happened to me. Using my 4 year old daughter as the bait. Pretending they cared about her. Thank goodness I followed my heart and intuition and didn’t lose that much. But this is a new kind of low life. Someone who has zero emotions towards a fellow human being and have convinced themselves that they’re not doing anything wrong. Because we give them money on our own free will. I pray for other victims of these heartless scammers.

[@mohammedyusuf6419]

We should not believe unknown person

[@user-jt6gv9xc9o]

I was one of the persom got scammed by this exact scam. Need to ban all investment at right now and regroup.

[@StefanieSiegl]

Did you reporting to the right authorities to trace and get your money back? If not, I can give you the details you need for that.

[@konnichiwala889]

I love how Peter can forgive himself after losing his mom’s money.

[@critical_thinker73]

Don't give money to people you've never met.

[@jackfrost8600]

I think the younger generation also for the people that have older parents that are not tech savy need to really educate and teach them all about these scams especially over the cell phone were the scammers bait you with ther tricks

[@user-iz1mx3sn7g]

Being scammed myself and realizing how it turned my heart cold and trust is completely gone

[@StefanieSiegl]

Did you report to the right authorities to get your money back?

[@StefanieSiegl]

StefanieSiegl01

[@user-iz1mx3sn7g]

I did my money is gone

[@KingkaewKongkwan]

Great work, *Vortextrace* - I’m thrilled that you’re actively combatting these scammers. It’s crucial to prioritize the safety of the elderly and the public by taking every necessary measure to protect them. You truly deserve recognition for your efforts!?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Jay-ef2ii]

People seek true love but this is sad.

[@freshfalcon3996]

The scammers have no heart. The victims have no brains. It's a good match.

[@Andreperera11]

Mr *Adroitkey* , I would like to sincerely thank you from the BOTTOM of my heart! So many from tough harsh living conditions that suffer and you helping and giving them something that they desperately need just to survive. I thank God for wonderful people like you that are making the differences that truly matter most! God bless you *Adroitkey* !!! Love from Greenville NC ❤

[@chuco915C]

Scam

[@happycook6737]

To all the lonely people, if an online "boyfriend/girlfriend" has a problem and needs your help, has an idea for investment or getting rich, is from another county and needs you for legal residency---run away from the person! I am convinced based on all the scammers that responded to my personal ad, that online romance is almost always a scam.

[@audiusmasamba4118]

This is heartbreaking

[@charlespackwood9219]

I find it amazing that lots of people let their feelings get in the way of logical thinking.

[@waynerollack1026]

Good doc, thanks for doing it, it’s a real public service, keep up with the excellent work!

[@alemandemariam4249]

I am living in Washington I am in big pain thanks guys to save others

[@StefanieSiegl]

You need to file a claim directly to the internet crime complaint center investigators to help you get back your money and get you off that pain, I've been a victim too and got help. I can send all details to you to reach them directly

[@StefanieSiegl]

StefanieSiegl01

[@StefanieSiegl]

I'll tell you the right authorities for the job