"Hey guys, I want to start a thread about a topic that's super frustrating but not spoken about enough - crypto catfishing in the dating world. I personally got scammed by someone who posed as a professional trader on a dating app, sent me fake screenshots of our hypothetical earnings, and even 'invested' in a fake ICO with my money. Has anyone else out there gone through something similar?"
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
"Crypto Catfish: Dating Scams in the Crypto Community - Share Your Horror Stories"
- Thread starter nakava
- Start date
"Just got catfished on a crypto meetup last year, ended up sending 5k to a scammer claiming to be a high-profile investor. They convinced me we were going to launch a new mining rig project together, but it turned out it was all a ruse. Be super cautious when meeting new people in the crypto space"
"Dude, I had a close call with a 'crypto influencer' who hit me up on Discord last year. She told me she was building a new DeFi platform and needed my help 'vetting' some investment opportunities. Luckily, I did some research and found out she was a total scammer"
"Yikes, this is a whole new level of shady. Had a similar experience with a guy in a crypto Discord who claimed to be a high-ranking exec at a popular exchange - turns out he was just fishing for login info. Glad to see people sharing their stories, hope it raises awareness and keeps others safe"