I practically donated them some cash.
Not only that, what's even worse here is that you have been filling the pockets of a bunch of con artists.
I seriously can't understand why you have taken the steps to put money in an actual scam, that at the same time has been pointed out to be so by many forum members already.
There is no way you could have missed it since you're quite active here. It's a small amount, sure, but any amount is too high when it lands in the pockets of con artists.
Was it greed? Was it you just being interested how things work there? What was it?