SCAM or not ?

[JoyMarsha]

Do you require a seer to inform you that the platform is set up to scam trusting individuals like you? You must understand that there is no such thing as free money in the crypto world. Avoid any platforms that promise you money since they'll eventually figure out a means to take money from you.

This is how platforms reach out to those who enjoy receiving free money without having to put in any effort to work for it. Knowing full well that it will attract those who will fall for it in the manner you desire.

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[Potato Chips]

Try to still report them to your local cyber crimes dept. - police

While it's not necessarily a sure way to recover your money because the chances are really low imo, it's possible the information you'll be presenting could help the investigators one day. FYI this is a popular scam scheme and the chances that your scammer is a part of a large scam ring (or large ring in the making) isn't zero. I advise to include as much information as you can specially the addresses used.

[serveria.com]

Hello,

I met someone on internet who suggested that I invest in a crypto trading platform that I didn't know about. I did it step by step and made sure that it was possible to transfer the funds back to binance at any time. So I increased the volume and today customer service is asking me to pay 10% of my capital as a fee. What's more, they've told me that I can't pay this fee with the funds available on the platform, but that I have to pay it with funds from another portfolio. If I don't do this, I won't be able to recover my funds on this platform.

The name of the platform is Hitcoin. Here is the message sent by customer service:

Hello, after the Global Banking Regulatory Commission audits your HITCOIN account, according to the standards of the Turkish Tax Authority, investors need to pay 10% tax to the market exchange and the Global Banking Regulatory Commission. Calculate the tax you need to pay based on your profit in the HITCOIN market, -----*10%=---- The tax you need to pay is $----

Pursuant to Rule 21(2) of the Treaty Rules of the Global Banking Regulatory Commission. For tax purposes, all secondary market investors must deposit taxable funds in the secondary market through an external wallet. Taxes cannot be deducted from the account, and you can withdraw all funds in the account after completing the tax payment

Do you think this is a scam or can I pay safely?

Thank you in advance for your help.

Sorry to say that but I guess your investment is gone. Hitcoin website doesn't seem to work anymore as well. Don't even think about sending these scammers anything.

I did it step by step and made sure that it was possible to transfer the funds back to binance at any time.

Just wondering how were you able to check that? Did you actually withdraw the funds?

[Z-tight]

Just wondering how were you able to check that? Did you actually withdraw the funds?

When scammers create malicious websites or trading and earning platforms, they may make withdrawal open to the victim if the money they deposited is small, this will build trust in the victim and allow them to deposit again, and this time they'll deposit a bigger amount of money because they now trust the platform, and that's when they'll lock withdrawal and start asking for more money from the victim. I believe this is what happened to the op.

[Blitzboy]

I'll explain, buddy. Signs smell like three-week-old tuna. No respectable cryptocurrency platform pays taxes or fees to a separate account, especially with money from a different portfolio. Someone may be trying to scam you.

I'll explain business rules. Trading charges are deducted from assets first. Second, you, your local tax agency, and your accountant handle taxes, not your trading site.

I love Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Our love of technology shouldnt blind us to the truth that the Internet is full with wolves in sheep's clothing. Be safe

[BIT-BENDER]

That's an aggressive scammer all they aim is to scam the individuals and you can find that also YouTube and other social media platform, sorry if you ever had money in that exchange,

First how did you get the platform, there are some determine factors I use to check out a real profile.
There are many skills that these men of the underworld surface.

[nelson4lov]

Thank you very much for all your replies.

I understand that I got scammed. I invested money I needed so it puts me in a difficult position.
However, I will not continue on this scam so I will not pay them more.

Code:

The scam exchange adress is http://www.hitcoin.cc/

Sorry about your loss. I hope you've learnt a lesson or two from that experience. As a base rule of thumb, always remember that anything that sounds too good to be true (offers, deals, interests, etc) then it's probably NOT TRUE. It's fascinating how far scammers are willing to go these days that they create a full fledged site and parade it as a "broker" or investment platform.

Ensure you vet every single information you receive from anyone on the internet especially if they are strangers.

Try to still report them to your local cyber crimes dept. - police

Great idea. Might not help much with OP's case but having a record of it might come in handy one day.

I'm not sure why it's still too easy to scam even more people in present day crypto space.

[TimeTeller]

Thank you very much for all your replies.

I understand that I got scammed. I invested money I needed so it puts me in a difficult position.
However, I will not continue on this scam so I will not pay them more.

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The scam exchange adress is http://www.hitcoin.cc/

Sorry about your loss. I hope you've learnt a lesson or two from that experience. As a base rule of thumb, always remember that anything that sounds too good to be true (offers, deals, interests, etc) then it's probably NOT TRUE. It's fascinating how far scammers are willing to go these days that they create a full fledged site and parade it as a "broker" or investment platform.

Ensure you vet every single information you receive from anyone on the internet especially if they are strangers.

Try to still report them to your local cyber crimes dept. - police

Great idea. Might not help much with OP's case but having a record of it might come in handy one day.

I'm not sure why it's still too easy to scam even more people in present day crypto space.

For these scammers, it is still quite easy because there are still gullible people who will believe their stunts.
If the OP searched about the reviews or asked first about this site, maybe, he won't be in this situation.
However, it is already too late as these scammers got a hold already of his funds, so won't get it back anymore.
Maybe, move this thread to scam accusations board so users will be warned about this site.
I don't know how the OP found this site, but this is a new site, which they can abandon easily and create a new one.

[Nwada001]

Try to still report them to your local cyber crimes dept. - police

This will definitely be a good idea, as it might be easier for the authorities to trace those involved using the details that could be found on the site register, but I doubt if those scammers will be stupid enough to use their real contact information knowing that it could be used to trace them.

Code:

Name:Registration Private
Organization:Domains By Proxy, LLC
Street:DomainsByProxy.com
2155 E Warner Rd
City:Tempe
State:Arizona
Postal Code:85284
Country:US
Phone:+1.4806242599
Email:Select Contact Domain Holder link at https://www.godaddy.com/whois/results.aspx?domain=hitcoin.cc

[Asiska02]

Hello,

I met someone on internet who suggested that I invest in a crypto trading platform that I didn't know about. I did it step by step and made sure that it was possible to transfer the funds back to binance at any time.

Sorry Buddy, but you don’t listen to what others tell you online without having to do your own proper research about it. This is money we are talking about and you need not be careless with it when you’re investing. Sorry for your loss.

Do you think this is a scam or can I pay safely?

You still have this mindset that you wanna pay them? That’s scary of you to even think of such. But since you want to recover your initial funds, having such notion is unavoidable. Sorry you had to learn a lesson this way and thanks for sharing to let many people know about them.

[serjent05]

@OP the scenario you are currently in is more likely a scam.  There is no such crypto exchange that implements taxes, I have been using many exchanges and none of them charge for tax.  It is more likely that you are already scammed of your fund and the scammer wanted to milk you more by triggering the need to pay in order to get your larger amount.

That is a bull when some site requires you to deposit more for tax reasons when you already have the fund on their platform.  These scammers really know how to make their victims confused.   

[PX-Z]

I met someone on internet who suggested that I invest in a crypto trading platform that I didn't know about.

100% red flag. No matter how friendly and how pretty her profile image is just ignore it. An unknown exchange is another red flag. By the looks of it seems like you still deposit and will end up regretting it. If you know how binance basic exchange process and withdrawal works, then that's how a legit exchange works. An exchange that ask more deposit so you can withdraw the balance is pure scam, remember it.

[SatoPrincess]

It’s obviously a scam, you are a newbie here so you probably haven’t visited the scam accusations board in the forum. There are lots of similar reports of such scams on that board. It’s a old trick and only works on unsuspecting newbies, the scammer plays the role of a friend to gain the trust of his victim and then tell them about a lucrative business proposal. People need to realize that bitcoin is not magic money and that certain ROI are unrealistic and should be considered a red flag when making investments.

Hello,

I met someone on internet who suggested that I invest in a crypto trading platform that I didn't know about. I did it step by step and made sure that it was possible to transfer the funds back to binance at any time.

[EFS]

That's scam for sure. There is not even a tax regulation about that in Türkiye. There is no limit to the lies these scammers will tell.
OP, are you Turkish? I hope you didn't lose too much money.

[Mr.right85]

Hello,

I met someone on internet who suggested that I invest in a crypto trading platform that I didn't know about. I did it step by step and made sure that it was possible to transfer the funds back to binance at any time. So I increased the volume and today customer service is asking me to pay 10% of my capital as a fee. What's more, they've told me that I can't pay this fee with the funds available on the platform, but that I have to pay it with funds from another portfolio. If I don't do this, I won't be able to recover my funds on this platform.

Do you think this is a scam or can I pay safely?

Once it comes to meeting someone random over the Web, it's just preeminent that, the outcome won't be for your good.
I often wonder if you guys get to ask the question,
Why me?
Does this person not have family, neighbours and friends to help get rich?
Just why any random person over the internet?
The next is, why do this person always has the time to seek me out?

This is just a scam and you've played right into it. There scheme comes in steps and they are unto the second phase to it now, haven't stimulated your greed with the profits on your supposedly investment. Best thing for you is to assume what has been invested is lost and move on.

[Wend]

Hello,

I met someone on internet who suggested that I invest in a crypto trading platform that I didn't know about. I did it step by step and made sure that it was possible to transfer the funds back to binance at any time. So I increased the volume and today customer service is asking me to pay 10% of my capital as a fee. What's more, they've told me that I can't pay this fee with the funds available on the platform, but that I have to pay it with funds from another portfolio. If I don't do this, I won't be able to recover my funds on this platform.

The name of the platform is Hitcoin. Here is the message sent by customer service:

Hello, after the Global Banking Regulatory Commission audits your HITCOIN account, according to the standards of the Turkish Tax Authority, investors need to pay 10% tax to the market exchange and the Global Banking Regulatory Commission. Calculate the tax you need to pay based on your profit in the HITCOIN market, -----*10%=---- The tax you need to pay is $----

Pursuant to Rule 21(2) of the Treaty Rules of the Global Banking Regulatory Commission. For tax purposes, all secondary market investors must deposit taxable funds in the secondary market through an external wallet. Taxes cannot be deducted from the account, and you can withdraw all funds in the account after completing the tax payment

Do you think this is a scam or can I pay safely?

Thank you in advance for your help.

So what makes you believe offers from unknown people on the internet? Did you use Binance before? That means you already know about the market and are not new to the market. If I am not mistaken, you became greedy because they gave you some great favor, and you fell into their trap. I don't want to check about that exchange, but if they ask you to pay extra to withdraw your assets, it is a scam exchange, and you cannot get your money back. Condolences for your loss.

[Yatsan]

If you feel suspiscious of something then avoid engaging into it. Investment already has risk therefore you shouldn't be dealing with platforms giving you doubts already. Since you are in this industry already, there are other projects to invest but if you are not knowledgeable enough with most of the things, there are established tokens to choose from in order to lessen your worries.

I met someone on internet who suggested that I invest in a crypto trading platform that I didn't know about.

100% red flag. No matter how friendly and how pretty her profile image is just ignore it. An unknown exchange is another red flag. By the looks of it seems like you still deposit and will end up regretting it. If you know how binance basic exchange process and withdrawal works, then that's how a legit exchange works. An exchange that ask more deposit so you can withdraw the balance is pure scam, remember it.

Well there are instances as well that suggestions are good but yes  an unknown exchanger is risky. It may not be a scam but if the exchanger won't be trusted by investors and users, then eventually it will more likely fall along with your invested fund.

[Churchillvv]

Do you think this is a scam or can I pay safely?

With the response and proves provided by some senior colleagues e.g @Nwada001 shows that it's all scam. Pardon my manners mate but I will say that you were so naive to fall for the trick but nobody is perfect we all make mistakes but hope this is now a lesson. Additionally, investing in cryptocurrencies or investing in Bitcoin is not a get rich quick stuff. It takes a while to become your dreams, so investment or should I say falling for tricks of this nature is as a result of you trying to get rich too quick. Everything has procedures which must be followed if you tryna skip one then you will fail so consistency on the right things is the best thing to do.

I did it step by step and made sure that it was possible to transfer the funds back to binance at any time

Binance is a very simple application to if you want to invest or trade you don't need anyone to trade for you rather you need to learn how to trade yourself. Buy and hold or buy and sell when the price is high that's the simple rule.

[Nwada001]

That's scam for sure. There is not even a tax regulation about that in Türkiye. There is no limit to the lies these scammers will tell.
OP, are you Turkish? I hope you didn't lose too much money.

The chances of the OP being Turkish are really high, as these scammers formulate some tax law that never existed anywhere with the victim's country's regulatory name for it to sound convincing. I've come across a similar case where the scammer went as far as furging some PDF files, claiming they were from the SEC, and asking for tax from their US victims. There is no length that these scammers don't go to just to make their stories look real.

[LogitechMouse]

Thank you very much for all your replies.

I understand that I got scammed. I invested money I needed so it puts me in a difficult position.
However, I will not continue on this scam so I will not pay them more.

Code:

The scam exchange adress is http://www.hitcoin.cc/

Sometimes, in order for an investor to learn, they need to experience it themselves. You're one of them.

You invested the money that you really needed base on what you said, but the only thing that you can do now is to move on, move forward, and learn from the mistakes that you've done. Many here experienced the same things that you experienced OP. I know that many here fell to these type of scams, and there are some who fell into different types of scams. Getting scammed once is still a good thing because at least you will learn from it, and you will not fall again next time, but getting scammed twice or even thrice then there's a problem with you already, and maybe just stop investing, or rather in some safe assets like Bitcoin, or Stock Market.

Don't pay them anymore. Many here already said that it's a scam, and I agree with them. Now OP I hope you learned a lesson from this mistake, and don't ever, ever do it again.