I’ve Been Bawling My Eyes Out

Hi Scott,

I’m in the middle of this cyclone in Queensland. I have just found out I’ve been scammed after reading your ‘scam the scammer article’. I’ve been bawling my eyes out and I’m writing this with blurred vision. They drew me in with all the tricks you described. Even worse, I applied for a short-term loan on the scammer’s platform to trade but have not paid this loan back. I’m afraid they will come for me and want their money. Is this possible? I hope you can help in answering this question as I am not doing so well emotionally because of this.

Christina

Hey Christina,

I’m really sorry you’re going through this. I can only imagine how overwhelming it must feel, especially with everything else happening around you.

So I have bad news and good news:

The bad news is that you’re right – it’s a scam. Any money you’ve put in is gone and, unfortunately, there’s no way to get it back.

The good news? The ‘loan’ they roped you into doesn’t actually exist. They have no legal power over you, and you don’t have to pay them a cent.

Now there are three things I need to do:

One, block the scammers on WhatsApp, Facebook, and anywhere else they try to contact you.

Two, reach out to IDCARE (idcare.org) – they’ll help you with support and online security.

Finally, pick up when I call you later this week – I just want to check in on you.

You’ll get through this and come back stronger. Promise. 

Scott