Scammed 16 coins taken

[Vishnu.Reang]

Yeah.... this is the second thread about blockchain-bitcoininvestment.info which I have seen here in Bitcointalk. A few days back I saw another thread from a guy who lost similar amounts of Bitcoins. A lot of hackers are taking advantage of the BTC-BCH split. There is no easy way to claim your BCH coins, and some people are losing their patience and falling in to traps.

[ClimbHigh91]

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.

There website had the exact layout of the blockchain website. Even had links taking you to the blockchain wallet. There was user reviews on the tutorial video I watched talking about this method and others all giving it good feedback all must have been part of the scam.  I truly wasnt thinking when i gave them the recovery phrase. This was one of the first bitcoin transactions I have done though I have owned them for a long time. I should have done alot more research since I owned quite a bit.

 

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 am a welder by trade not a bitcoin expert. Just made what what a smart investment years ago by the recommendation of my brother. I understand your skepticism but got god damn twist that knife in my side a few more times if you would

[ClimbHigh91]

Is there any way to locate where it went at all? I have seen posts saying that you could contact the authorities and have them contact their embassy. I know that wouldnt probably get my bitcoins back regardless, but with $50,000 gone i would at least give it a shot

[CryptosapienZA]

Is there any way to locate where it went at all? I have seen posts saying that you could contact the authorities and have them contact their embassy. I know that wouldnt probably get my bitcoins back regardless, but with $50,000 gone i would at least give it a shot

Unfortunately no, theres nothing the law can be done. The only thing that can be done is trying to find out who registered the bogus website. Even that might not lead to anywhere. Because you find that website owner, then what? Bitcoin transactions are irreversable. But lets hear what others have to say.

[sensimilia]

Dude, I'm so sorry for you.

Seems like being  a scammer is a good life huh...?



Total Received   65.75523021 BTC   

Final Balance   28.66780021 BTC


*shakes head*

[amacar2]

16 bitcoins  
I feel really sorry to hear about your losses, 16BTC counts so much for me and I can't imagine how I would have felt if I had lost that amount of bitcoin.
lesson learned from your mistake and I hope all other newbies out there who strike on this thread will also learn from this.

Thanks for sharing your story with us.

[CryptosapienZA]

Here is the link to the other similar topic https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2068372.0 Maybe you can bookmark it, just incase someone has good advice from there. This is heartbreaking.

[sensimilia]

If you google the btc address, you will see a few threads on different sites (also bitcointalk) with people who have also lost btc to this scam.
Just fyi.

ps; dont forget, there are people around here (lot's actually) who have lost tens, hundreds, thousands of btc.
they have been hacked, lost wallets, broken hardware, cheated by exchanges, invested in ico scam etc etc.
Although this is rough, you are definitely not alone.

[Ilegendph]

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.

I feel sorry for him, this should be a lesson.

That's why I recommend forums like this because you can get ideas from different persons around the world and from that you can come up with a conclusion.

[YuginKadoya]

Here is the link to the other similar topic https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2068372.0 Maybe you can bookmark it, just incase someone has good advice from there. This is heartbreaking.

2 persons with similar story and problem, never trust anyone with your bitcoin you are the only one that needs to know your private key and password or just don't let anyone know that you have bitcoin and I think that is the most safest way to surely secure it and make your self anonymous to everyone that you encounter online.

[guclu]

This is by far the worst story I've heard getting scammed. Isn't there a way to hope they don't mix the coins and send somewhere like poloniex or so and maybe recover their true identity then? Would poloniex for example even give out such an info though...

[xFiber]

Aww dude I would feel so devasted if I were you. 16 bitcoin isn't nothing, especially since you've held on to them since 2011. Damn man this fork has caused a lot of scammers to abuse the trust of quite some users now. Good you posted this hear so others won't make the same mistake.

[pbleak]

Where is this specific transactions? All I see are many smaller ones.

I doubt anyone sends nearly a 1/4 million to any wallet site in one guy. Certainly nobody would try split all the coins at once.

Sounds like nonsense.

[Minecache]

This is by far the worst story I've heard getting scammed. Isn't there a way to hope they don't mix the coins and send somewhere like poloniex or so and maybe recover their true identity then? Would poloniex for example even give out such an info though...

Some dude lost 45.

[EthBooksPro]

Sorry for your loss. 16btc is over $54,000 at the time of writing and that's not a small amount. It's good you've come out because this will remind members here to always do due diligence when it comes to their btc. Lots of greedy sharks out there.

[ClimbHigh91]

Where is this specific transactions? All I see are many smaller ones.

I doubt anyone sends nearly a 1/4 million to any wallet site in one guy. Certainly nobody would try split all the coins at once.

Sounds like nonsense.

I haven't been able to locate the transaction online going to his account. On my account transactions it shows my funds being sent to to the ID I posted. Anyone know if there is any possibility of still claiming the bch since the bit coin was in in the account at the time of the split? Or do the coins have still be there?

[danherbias07]

Your recovery phrase is all you have that makes you secure and you just gave it away. (sighs)
They have been active lately ever since bitcoin holders are getting greedy to have their BCC for free.
You have done the mistake then move on from this and next time you will know what to do.
But this is a large mistake. I might get a heart attack if this happens to me.
Let us all be careful now for those who wants their BCC traded for bitcoin. Just let it be and dont bite that promotion.

[ViceOfBTC21]

Your recovery phrase is all you have that makes you secure and you just gave it away. (sighs)
They have been active lately ever since bitcoin holders are getting greedy to have their BCC for free.
You have done the mistake then move on from this and next time you will know what to do.
But this is a large mistake. I might get a heart attack if this happens to me.
Let us all be careful now for those who wants their BCC traded for bitcoin. Just let it be and dont bite that promotion.

He didn't used safe way to do it and this is why he lost his BTC.

[moviebuff777]

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 feel your pain. I lost some bitcoins when cryptsy folded and stole everyone's coins. I didn't lose as much as you did, but I did lose a significant amount. Unfortunately in the world of cryptocurrencies, it's like the Wild West. There's no way to get it back once someone takes it.

[noormcs5]

So bad to hear that, it hurts me, 16 bitcoin is a big money now, so lucky that you bought that coin 2011 with small price, unlucky you are because it was stolen by those scammed video. This is my second post I read this week regarding following a step by step procedure in youtube and turned to scam. I hope people will learn from this again.