I got scammed for $970 in 2023.
The payment method? Apple Gift Cards bought with local currency.
WHAT HAPPENED (FAST)
A “forex/crypto expert” contacted me on Instagram
Moved the chat to WhatsApp
Promised consistent profits and showed a “professional” dashboard
Then they asked me to buy Apple Gift Cards locally and send the code
THE TRAP (READ THIS CAREFULLY)
They didn’t ask for a bank transfer.
They asked for a gift card code (in the following Script. XXPNQ9QP2VJK2W7L ) — once you send it, it’s gone.
RED FLAGS I MISSED (SAVE THIS LIST)
1) They DM you first with “guaranteed” profit
2) They rush you (“act now”)
3) They move you off-platform (IG → WhatsApp)
4) They show profits you can’t verify independently
5) They ask for gift cards (Apple/Google/Steam, etc.)
6) Withdrawal becomes “pay a fee/tax first”
7) They delete accounts when you question them
MY RULE NOW
If someone asks for gift cards for investing, it’s a scam. No exceptions.
COMMENT TRIGGER
YES/NO: Should I post Part 2 with the exact messages they used (with sensitive info hidden)?
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