This is the reason why I'm not trusting other people who came especially on telegram. Most of the time they have a problem regarding the withdrawal or can't transfer their funds.
This is a common scam and I think you ready learned your mistake I'm hoping you will now realize.
Try to check out this link because it gives you a lot of help and awareness.
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For example, you state that you received 0.96BTC from the guy, but I figure that you really received not BTC, but rather saw an internal site’s ledger movement on the website’s screen representing the TX. If that is the case (which I presume it is), the scammers simply faked a movement backed by nothing, and then pressed on to you to transfer some real legit BTCs to him, in order to enable you to extract the fake 0.96BTC´s on your balance on the given site.
As with all these scam type approaches, it would be interesting to know how they reached out to you, and if it was recent or not.
Exactly, that was the scheme in play, an internal site's ledger movement to fake the actual. I had a hunch on it but, just wanted to see it to the end. I knew it was quite dangerous but, felt like catching the cruise.As with all these scam type approaches, it would be interesting to know how they reached out to you, and if it was recent or not.
I was contacted on telegram. I guess I'll be doing a wipe on the note soon.
It wasn't recent though, it all played out few months back but, I never wanted to share at first but, for the flux of newbies coming in here these days, I thought it's best some learn from my experience and how I handled it.
Sounds a bit like a very poor version of the Nigerian prince type of scam, although I’m not sure the details of the process are crystal clear in the OP (at least to me).
For example, you state that you received 0.96BTC from the guy, but I figure that you really received not BTC, but rather saw an internal site’s ledger movement on the website’s screen representing the TX. If that is the case (which I presume it is), the scammers simply faked a movement backed by nothing, and then pressed on to you to transfer some real legit BTCs to him, in order to enable you to extract the fake 0.96BTC´s on your balance on the given site.
As with all these scam type approaches, it would be interesting to know how they reached out to you, and if it was recent or not.
For example, you state that you received 0.96BTC from the guy, but I figure that you really received not BTC, but rather saw an internal site’s ledger movement on the website’s screen representing the TX. If that is the case (which I presume it is), the scammers simply faked a movement backed by nothing, and then pressed on to you to transfer some real legit BTCs to him, in order to enable you to extract the fake 0.96BTC´s on your balance on the given site.
As with all these scam type approaches, it would be interesting to know how they reached out to you, and if it was recent or not.
It's best to check previous posts as well regarding that. Usually, this happens on messaging platforms like Telegram. You could check the links below.
New scam technique on Telegram.
New Telegram Crypto Scammer Technique
Telegram Scams
Usually, checking the username would suffice and correlate the username with the supposed original. Ensure that you don't send anything to the person without verifying the identity and know that it's correct.
P.S. I think this would be helpful for your title.
"Beware" for indicating danger.
"Be Aware" for attention or let something known.
New scam technique on Telegram.
New Telegram Crypto Scammer Technique
Telegram Scams
Usually, checking the username would suffice and correlate the username with the supposed original. Ensure that you don't send anything to the person without verifying the identity and know that it's correct.
P.S. I think this would be helpful for your title.
"Beware" for indicating danger.
"Be Aware" for attention or let something known.
Put your greed in check as it couldise your vulnerability of being a victim of scam.
Don't trust just anyone you meet over the web and no fee is too small. It might be just a paraphase that leads to a far greater scheme. Be warned!
Good one, also put in check your curiosity and don't always feel too comfortable/over confident thinking you got things in control, it might leave and undetected exposure by you to the second party -scammer/scammers- no need for trial on a known scam or when you instinct is overly sure its a scam or not sure of your safety. That scheme is old still you don't know which way the scammers can swindle you from even when they use a known scam scheme. Don't trust just anyone you meet over the web and no fee is too small. It might be just a paraphase that leads to a far greater scheme. Be warned!
I have come across such scammer scheme before they can credit your account on the site with any amount of either bitcoin or ethereum and at the end ask you to deposit some amount in into the said account or an address which they will provide and if you fall for it the run aware and the credit on their site is useless. We have to be mindful on any opportunity before we dive in, scammers are real.
My Experience With A Scammer
Scammers are so real on cryptocurrency but, it's always you that opens the backdoor for them to get in.
A scammer attempted it on me once, on telegram. Claiming he was on holidays in a country that didn't allow cryptos and it was possible for him to make transfers but, impossible to make withdrawals by him.
He asked if I could help make the withdrawal and offered me 0.006BTC, it was quite tempting so, I chose to give it a trier.
He sent me a link to a site, requiring me to put my mail details amongst others to create an account after which, he was to send the 0.96BTC and I was to withdraw, take my percentage and send him the rest.
It downed on me then that it could be a scam but, I really wanted to give it a trier. He pulled some brain work to see if he could ride on my intelligence, he acted as though he wanted to gain my trust and to be in control of the game mean while, I was quite aware of the tricks in play. I played along though.
so, I created a brand new email, went through the registration process, confirmed the 0.0000000BTC on my balance tab and upon transfer, i received the said 0.96BTC. Now, I was fined 0.003BTC to make the withdrawal possible as a new user, was to put my wallet address and other details to authorize transaction which I evidently refused and quarreled him about it as I felt he was at the peek of his scheme already. He immediately deleted his account, wiped his part of the chat and was off. Just like that.
Deduction
The scammer could either be working alone or with a team. Either he owned the site or he's team did and he was to keep the fee for himself or share the said 0.003BTC with his team. It might seem small but, they could be phishing for your email, wallet and private key details amongst others. Now, it's either your attacked directly or your details can be sold on black market.
Caution
Be aware of this scheme and others. Don't be so fast to give out confidential details to just anyone or platform as it could be phishing oriented. Put your greed in check as it could raise your vulnerability of being a victim of scam.
Don't trust just anyone you meet over the web and no fee is too small. It might be just a paraphase that leads to a far greater scheme. Be warned!
Scammers are so real on cryptocurrency but, it's always you that opens the backdoor for them to get in.
A scammer attempted it on me once, on telegram. Claiming he was on holidays in a country that didn't allow cryptos and it was possible for him to make transfers but, impossible to make withdrawals by him.
He asked if I could help make the withdrawal and offered me 0.006BTC, it was quite tempting so, I chose to give it a trier.
He sent me a link to a site, requiring me to put my mail details amongst others to create an account after which, he was to send the 0.96BTC and I was to withdraw, take my percentage and send him the rest.
It downed on me then that it could be a scam but, I really wanted to give it a trier. He pulled some brain work to see if he could ride on my intelligence, he acted as though he wanted to gain my trust and to be in control of the game mean while, I was quite aware of the tricks in play. I played along though.
so, I created a brand new email, went through the registration process, confirmed the 0.0000000BTC on my balance tab and upon transfer, i received the said 0.96BTC. Now, I was fined 0.003BTC to make the withdrawal possible as a new user, was to put my wallet address and other details to authorize transaction which I evidently refused and quarreled him about it as I felt he was at the peek of his scheme already. He immediately deleted his account, wiped his part of the chat and was off. Just like that.
Deduction
The scammer could either be working alone or with a team. Either he owned the site or he's team did and he was to keep the fee for himself or share the said 0.003BTC with his team. It might seem small but, they could be phishing for your email, wallet and private key details amongst others. Now, it's either your attacked directly or your details can be sold on black market.
Caution
Be aware of this scheme and others. Don't be so fast to give out confidential details to just anyone or platform as it could be phishing oriented. Put your greed in check as it could raise your vulnerability of being a victim of scam.
Don't trust just anyone you meet over the web and no fee is too small. It might be just a paraphase that leads to a far greater scheme. Be warned!
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