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Description
I was contacted via LinkedIn. She immediately wanted to change to WhatsApp. She offered to help me set up a MT% account to trade in gold where she claimed to have made a lot of money. I deposited about 50000 to the MT5 account and began trading. When the total climbed to just over 91000 I attempted to withdraw the funds through Eight Capitals. I was told I must pay US income tax prior to withdrawal which I regrettably did. I received a total of 8 emails stating the funds would hit my bank within 7 business days, which of course it never did. Then they would not accept any emails from me/
Dollars Lost
$50000
Targeted Person's Location
GA, USA- 31024
Scammer Information
Washington, DC
Unknown Email
(756) 688-9601
Unknown URL
Scam Type
CryptoCurrency
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Business name
Janet Davis - Crypto Investor
Date Reported
May 9, 2023
Scam ID
707093
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