The Story:
Liisa, a 40-year-old woman from Tallinn, met “Mike” on Facebook Dating. He said he was a successful crypto investor living in London. They had deep conversations about life, loneliness, and finding someone genuine.
After a month of texting, Mike offered to “teach her how to invest.” He said:
“I trust you. I want us to build something big together.”
He sent her a link to a crypto trading platform and walked her through her first deposit — €300. She even saw the “profits” growing.
But when she tried to withdraw, the platform said she needed to pay a “security fee” of €600.
Mike stopped responding.
Later, she learned the platform was fake — and dozens of women had reported it to scam watchdogs.
Lesson:
Scammers use emotional bonds to get you to “invest” in love and money. Never trust anyone who asks you to use a platform they recommend without doing your own research first.