Scammed 16 coins taken

[ClimbHigh91]

So I fucked up big time. I bought 16 bitcoins back in 2011 and have had them stored all these years. When the bch split happened I got online and was searching for how to claim them, I followed a tutorial video, it has since been removed, and like a complete idiot I gave my recovery phrase to the website blockchain-bitcoininvestment.info. Believe me I now know how stupid that was. They drained me immediately. All my funds were sent to this address 1Be7Ej9WA8ioDuqrRKCaGcCBM6Uu3Mci53. I am aware that there really isnt anything that can be done. I just hope others dont make the same mistake I did, It seriously sucks. Be careful out there one fucking mistake can have some really shitty results

[HabBear]

This is the second of such a story I've heard about today alone!

These guys have scored nearly 66BTC so far, what a racket!

So you need to tell us, why on earth did you think you should give someone your recovery passphrase? Seriously. What was it about their talk that made you believe it was safe?

You'll help others by sharing. And most importantly, I'm sorry to hear about your predicament. It's awful.

[hitlab]

That's terrible, sorry to hear. There was a thread earlier where someone lost 40+ bitcoins from a fake electrum wallet website. Scammers are making a killing

[Minecache]

Sorry for your loss. This is why people need to be very careful and weigh up the risks with splitting your coins. Is it worth it? I successfully split mine so if you really want your BCH then follow instructions in my previous postings. Otherwise sit on your hands and wait for easier method.

[HabBear]

I think this Newbie might be poaching us. He says "the video's shut down" but then leaves the exact URL to get there? Hell...these scams are ruthless and I bet most of these posts about it are bullshit too. You go to their website, they send you a virus, get your passwords or log keystrokes, etc. That's the real scam.

Too many of these reports with the same bullshit, unbelievable details.

[UCHCHILD]

So sad to hear that thing, there was posted here days ago just like what happened to you dude, he follows youtube instruction just what you did every steps that were instructed but sadly after a while his money in his wallet gone in a slap.
Email is one factor why you where get your money lost, like sending you something and ask you to install in your laptop or computers then from that, your account opened at that moment will be cracked even your passcode, that thing happened to me before, but not money stolen but accounts.

[audaciousbeing]

So I fucked up big time. I bought 16 bitcoins back in 2011 and have had them stored all these years. When the bch split happened I got online and was searching for how to claim them, I followed a tutorial video, it has since been removed, and like a complete idiot I gave my recovery phrase to the website blockchain-bitcoininvestment.info. Believe me I now know how stupid that was. They drained me immediately. All my funds were sent to this address 1Be7Ej9WA8ioDuqrRKCaGcCBM6Uu3Mci53. I am aware that there really isnt anything that can be done. I just hope others dont make the same mistake I did, It seriously sucks. Be careful out there one fucking mistake can have some really shitty results

Its so annoying to see something like this not because of the money lost but because of the ignorance displayed by users of their scamming services. You dont know the way to the forum before you patronize their services but come back after you have been scammed thinking someone will do magic when the forum itself has actually made it available on a step by step basis on how to redeem your bch to the extent of emptying it first before you start anything.

[Juggy777]

So I fucked up big time. I bought 16 bitcoins back in 2011 and have had them stored all these years. When the bch split happened I got online and was searching for how to claim them, I followed a tutorial video, it has since been removed, and like a complete idiot I gave my recovery phrase to the website blockchain-bitcoininvestment.info. Believe me I now know how stupid that was. They drained me immediately. All my funds were sent to this address 1Be7Ej9WA8ioDuqrRKCaGcCBM6Uu3Mci53. I am aware that there really isnt anything that can be done. I just hope others dont make the same mistake I did, It seriously sucks. Be careful out there one fucking mistake can have some really shitty results

I can't believe it, this is Second post that has come up since yesterday, maybe there will be more but my second post and this is dam pissing off, 16 btc that's such a huge amount of money, as of now there is nothing can be done, but I feel if you file a complaint with your authorities they will be able to trace it back to IP address, and then you can file a complaint with the embassy that's the only thing though it won't yield much results as there are no law but it's worth a shot.

[adaseb]

If these hackers are claiming to offer a BTC/Bcash split and got are given the private key/seed. Why are they only stealing BTC and not the Bcash ?

According to the BCash block explorer they didn't transfer any of the BCash only the BTC?

This doesn't add up.

[Vanester2014]

If these hackers are claiming to offer a BTC/Bcash split and got are given the private key/seed. Why are they only stealing BTC and not the Bcash ?

According to the BCash block explorer they didn't transfer any of the BCash only the BTC?

This doesn't add up.

The big mistake he do is to give his wallet seed and paswords i think thats not a very good idea to give access on your money to someone you dont even know 16 btc is a lot of money already at this day be very carafull specialy in online websites this no mercy hacker are waiting for us always

[shirackjs]

This scammers really do anything to scam. Sorry for your losses and be careful next time.

[Iranus]

It's cool OP, you've realised your mistake and that you were naive to give away your recovery phrase.

In future, you'd be best off checking:

-Bitcoin.org (they warned against scams related to BCH as well)
-The posts of theymos on this forum, if he's made any
-Mainstream news sites such as Coindesk
-Your wallet's suggestions

Ideally check several sources to make sure that the information has not been altered.

Anyway, if that was all your coins, that's so shit.  I hope you've got a few coins left.  It's also a shame that people will be patronising you with pages and pages of pointlessly added posts saying that they "don't think it's a good idea" to share your private keys, but I guess they keep this thread nice and visible.

[eXpl0sive]

If these hackers are claiming to offer a BTC/Bcash split and got are given the private key/seed. Why are they only stealing BTC and not the Bcash ?

According to the BCash block explorer they didn't transfer any of the BCash only the BTC?

This doesn't add up.

Hmmm....  that looks interesting.
Probably they also don't trust BitCH coin's replay protection and they want to empty the BTC from every address first, before going after BitCH?

Not sure though.

[CryptosapienZA]

I am in pain on your behalf man. I can only imagine how you feel right now. I am really sorry you lost all your coins, this is really terrible. That others can just come and take all that you have worked hard for. I wish something could be done, but unfortunately theres nothing that can be done.

[Wicked17]

So I fucked up big time. I bought 16 bitcoins back in 2011 and have had them stored all these years. When the bch split happened I got online and was searching for how to claim them, I followed a tutorial video, it has since been removed, and like a complete idiot I gave my recovery phrase to the website blockchain-bitcoininvestment.info. Believe me I now know how stupid that was. They drained me immediately. All my funds were sent to this address 1Be7Ej9WA8ioDuqrRKCaGcCBM6Uu3Mci53. I am aware that there really isnt anything that can be done. I just hope others dont make the same mistake I did, It seriously sucks. Be careful out there one fucking mistake can have some really shitty results

sorry for your lost but you are been in internet for a long time ago and you are still not aware bout those scam and phising site that will stole your bitcoin wallet funds and your information. Better be more careful next time because your bitcoin funds is not a small amount that you can lose in a single moment

[coolcoinz]

People will always look for new ideas to scam others and naive guys will fall for it. It's inevitable.
Judging by their balance you weren't the only one OP. They made a lot of money from this. It's sad that being a crook pays off like that.

First rule of Bitcoin: keep your private keys safe offline and never share your public key or wallet passphrase. Protect it like it were your balls!

[ClimbHigh91]

If these hackers are claiming to offer a BTC/Bcash split and got are given the private key/seed. Why are they only stealing BTC and not the Bcash ?

According to the BCash block explorer they didn't transfer any of the BCash only the BTC?

This doesn't add up.

Really? I have been trying trying to figure out if they took those as well. I have the bitcoin abc download running on my computer hoping I can still cross reference my keys and claim those. Do you think it will still work? I actually had that method downloading before I fell for the scam but it's been taking multiple days to download. It would be a small light at the end of the tunnel to be able to claim those

[Rising Suns]

I think this Newbie might be poaching us. He says "the video's shut down" but then leaves the exact URL to get there? Hell...these scams are ruthless and I bet most of these posts about it are bullshit too. You go to their website, they send you a virus, get your passwords or log keystrokes, etc. That's the real scam.

Too many of these reports with the same bullshit, unbelievable details.

I, too, am skeptical about these claims. 16 BTC is a lot to trust to a web site with a suspicious URL when great resources like BitcoinTalk are available.

Maybe I've been watching too many episodes of American Greed on CNBC...

[bitbunnny]

Unfortunately you are probably not the only one. People are just not careful enough and very eager to get their money so often they don't pay attention to details. You probably haven't checked that domain. Always check everything twice and don't give your confidential and financial data to no one.

[lighpulsar07]

So I fucked up big time. I bought 16 bitcoins back in 2011 and have had them stored all these years. When the bch split happened I got online and was searching for how to claim them, I followed a tutorial video, it has since been removed, and like a complete idiot I gave my recovery phrase to the website blockchain-bitcoininvestment.info. Believe me I now know how stupid that was. They drained me immediately. All my funds were sent to this address 1Be7Ej9WA8ioDuqrRKCaGcCBM6Uu3Mci53. I am aware that there really isnt anything that can be done. I just hope others dont make the same mistake I did, It seriously sucks. Be careful out there one fucking mistake can have some really shitty results

I am so sorry for the loss mate on the other hand, you are such a total idiot it is quite obvious the site he sent to you is phishing link and you fell into his trap. I hope it will be a lesson to you and next time be suspcious and never trust any person you talk with.