A #Bitcoin #investor lost $ 7,000 of BTC to a person who promised to earn $ 50,000 in a week. The #fraudster reached the victim via #Facebook #Messenger.
Lindsey Walton has been investing in Bitcoin for over a year, #CBS #Chicago reports . "I knew about the existence of #scammers," said Walton, who fell into the social media trap. Cue Cynthia Marshall , who reached Walton on Messenger, convinced the investor to deposit, claiming that he could earn $ 50,000 in BTC in a week.
🚨"Everything looked good"🚨
Cue Cynthia Marshall, who introduces herself as an entrepreneur, portfolio manager, cryptocurrency advisor and trader, stated that Bitcoin investments will be safe when it reaches Walton. Marshall said in convincing the investor that his account will be encrypted on the Auto Virtual Options company's website.
The website of #Auto #Virtual #Options, mentioned by Marshall, looked stylish and professional, according to Walton's testimony. He also said that the company has references.
The investor stated that all these words and information about the company seem logical and real to him.
🚨Everything was too good to be true🚨
Believing in Marshall's words, Walton invested $ 7,000 worth of Bitcoin in the company. Within a week, his deposit had been $ 60,000. According to Walton, this number was not real and his balance was tampered with to "trick" him.
↪️He wanted to get his money but…
Walton said he wanted to withdraw his money to Marshall to test it. But he learned that he had to invest another $ 6,000 to do this. When Walton heard this, he knew that something was wrong.
"I hate when customers go wrong with me , " said Marshall, who refused to pay $ 6,000 . got the answer. Walton, telling his family what happened, refused to invest any more money.
"I don't want to deal with you again , " Marshall said in response to Walton . I have a large number of customers, if you need assistance contact support. " got his reply.
🚨Marshall and the money disappeared🚨
Marshall disappeared with Walton's money after his reply. The investor, who was deeply saddened by the incident, warned people about fraudsters.