You do not need to know the exact name of the scam before asking for help. Describe the timeline, the payments, and the people or platforms involved. A case manager can help classify the matter during screening.
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Investment scams
Fraudulent investment platforms, fake brokers, and Ponzi schemes that promise returns which never arrive.
Cryptocurrency scams
Fake exchanges, wallet-draining apps, romance-investment hybrids, and fraudulent token projects.
Romance scams
Long-running emotional manipulation that turns into requests for money, crypto, or payment of fabricated emergencies.