This happened 2 months ago.

I was added by an unknown contact to a telegram bitcoin escrow group for buying and selling bitcoin.

I requested to buy $440 bitcoin at the rate of N350/$

One of the members with username Josh (a scammer), accepted the offer.

The admin of the group sent his account details to be for payment. After I made payment, I did not receive the bitcoin as agreed....

The scammers removed me from the group and blocked me on telegram.

The admin called me with his number, urging me to make payment and convincing me that the group is genuine.

This is the number used by the admin of the scam group

07034338206

I checked him on telegram before he blocked me

After payment, they became rude and blocked me

Sorry for your loss. Scammers too must eat.

#154k?!
Is it just me or were you gullible

I tracked the scammer who claimed he wanted to sell the bitcoin to me.... I got his details and checked it out using my bank app and I traced him to facebook.

He runs a visa scam on Facebook

They removed me from the group and cloned my account (by changing their username to the same as mine), and made a post about how the deal was successful... In a bid to deceive others still in the group.

The admin of the group is the chief scammer.... I paid the money into his account with Gtbank

Report to EFCC.
Any business related to crypto is likely a scam unless you are dealing with a legit company.

All you need do is to call the recipients bank customer care number and report the scam as soon as u realise it's a scam, they will hold the funds asap, and once you can prove that it was gotten from you illegitimately, they would reverse the transaction. Sequel to this, you obtain a warrant from the police to lock up the scammers account and block his BVN.

It's as easy as that, though you might not get your funds back.

donsola:
All you need do is to call the recipients bank customer care number and report the scam as soon as u realise it's a scam, they will hold the funds asap, and once you can prove that it was gotten from you illegitimately, they would reverse the transaction. Sequel to this, you obtain a warrant from the police to lock up the scammers account and block his BVN.

It's as easy as that, though you might not get your funds back.

I called the bank immediately, but Gtbank refused to take any action.
I called them over 5 times.... They told me to go to the police first. I got to the police station and they asked me to pay 11k to get an order from court to send to the bank.

After much calls the bank sent me a form to fill and submit.
I did that and at that point they said the money had been moved out of the account and there's nothing they can do.

From experience Gtbank cannot assist you in cases of online fraud. Their e-fraud department is not active.

Xisnin:
Report to EFCC.
Any business related to crypto is likely a scam unless you are dealing with a legit company.

I made attempts but was told EFCC only deals with cases above N2m

e no go better for that scammer

Next time, use an independent escrow.

That's a format used by fraudsters on dark web years back, even till date tho. Dependent "escrow" is no escrow at all.

staggerman:
After payment, they became rude and blocked me

Hey I got involved in the same thing may 20th and I got my lost 200K back as at y'day 30th of June, I'm not here to ask you for any money I just wanna show u the steps it's easy to catch them you have all you need already, you're good to go, I sent you an email message already reply me I'd give u my WhatsApp number, so we can chat

omigiekiel:


Hey I got involved in the same thing may 20th and I got my lost 200K back as at y'day 30th of June, I'm not here to ask you for any money I just wanna show u the steps it's easy to catch them you have all you need already, you're good to go, I sent you an email message already reply me I'd give u my WhatsApp number, so we can chat

Guy I lost 240k in may...I year savings,it was not easy mehn..
If u can hlp me too

staggerman:
This happened 2 months ago.

I was added by an unknown contact to a telegram bitcoin escrow group for buying and selling bitcoin.

I requested to buy $440 bitcoin at the rate of N350/$

One of the members with username Josh (a scammer), accepted the offer.

The admin of the group sent his account details to be for payment. After I made payment, I did not receive the bitcoin as agreed....

The scammers removed me from the group and blocked me on telegram.

Were you able to recover your money?

The group creator,the recipient,the testified are all the same in the same room,You are the only outsider or the victim..

omigiekiel:


Hey I got involved in the same thing may 20th and I got my lost 200K back as at y'day 30th of June, I'm not here to ask you for any money I just wanna show u the steps it's easy to catch them you have all you need already, you're good to go, I sent you an email message already reply me I'd give u my WhatsApp number, so we can chat

hello I lost money through this means today. How did you get your money back

I said it sometimes ago, Don't panic sell your investment; and don't buy anything as well..


Scammers are on the loose...


Guide, keep, secure your precious investment... for your own good.


But still, This Op fall my hand.

Well, the deed has been done..

Worst is that Efcc or NPF will demand you pay them money before they will look into your case...


#154k don pefff be DAT sha... #Omg

omigiekiel:


Hey I got involved in the same thing may 20th and I got my lost 200K back as at y'day 30th of June, I'm not here to ask you for any money I just wanna show u the steps it's easy to catch them you have all you need already, you're good to go, I sent you an email message already reply me I'd give u my WhatsApp number, so we can chat

Hmm

Face to Face transaction is the best!
please DO NOT deal on Telegram, whatsApp etc.

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2. How to watch out against scam
Let's get started.

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How I wish u had seen this earlier.

I just got scammed by Nigerian Crypto Expect on telegram who has over 25000 non genuine members.

I ve been d member for months.
The admin of the group is d Escrow who request for additional #200 on each transaction. Those transactions were going on multiple time, not knowing that its all scam.

I was told to send #10,200 for d Bitcoin.

I sent it to this account First Bank 3167683251 Musa Danjuma (scam).

Immediately I sent it, they started telling me to buy their remaining Bitcoin at a cheaper rate, that was when I started seeing their foul play.

I told d Admin to refund me but he immediately blocked me.

You guys are funny so you wanna buy crypto instead of going to legit exchangers online....instantgold naira4dollar and d rest of them whom are registered business in Nigeria with offices

you went to join all these groups..and you expect not to be scammed

I don't do any online transactions,even ordering things online ,I don't do it.cos I no get money to dash person

This actually saved me from losing 150k. I just decided to carry out a check before making the transfer. Exactly the same name and bank. Stay vigilant guys. Many thanks

sleekier:
How I wish u had seen this earlier.

I just got scammed by Nigerian Crypto Expect on telegram who has over 25000 non genuine members.

I ve been d member for months.
The admin of the group is d Escrow who request for additional #200 on each transaction. Those transactions were going on multiple time, not knowing that its all scam.

I was told to send #10,200 for d Bitcoin.

I sent it to this account First Bank 3167683251 Musa Danjuma (scam).

Immediately I sent it, they started telling me to buy their remaining Bitcoin at a cheaper rate, that was when I started seeing their foul play.

I told d Admin to refund me but he immediately blocked me.

This just happened to me too,I really wish I had made research before jumping into it.
Some scenario,God

HOLLY GRAM SO SORRY MAN. WTF MAN

Sorry.
Telegrammers on Nairaland should mass report the app

them full telegram. is that the bastards real pic? lets make him popular

I think the mods should push this to FP

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