Adelaide victim sends $45K USDT to ‘investment platform’
Sarah Mitchell
Melbourne, VIC
Lost $87,500 AUD
"I thought I was investing in a legitimate crypto mining operation. The website looked professional, the returns seemed realistic, and I could even withdraw small amounts at first."
- May 2024: Saw Facebook ad for "Australian Crypto Mining Co." Invested $15,000 initially.
- June 2024: Dashboard showed profits. Successfully withdrew $2,000 "to test it." Added another $72,500.
- July 2024: Tried to withdraw. Site requested 15% "tax fee" upfront. That's when I knew.
What Cypher Guard did:
Traced all transactions across 6 wallets and 3 exchanges. Identified cash-out point in Eastern Europe. Provided comprehensive evidence package to Victoria Police and NAB.
“They didn’t promise me my money back they gave me answers and documentation. That’s what I needed to move forward.” Sarah M.
* Case details changed for privacy. Evidence and outcome based on actual client engagement.
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How we helped document a $45,000 investment scam
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- Celebrity or AI trading ads on social media
- Fake dashboards showing profits
- Urgent deadlines or pressure tactics
- Guaranteed high returns (10%+ monthly)
- Small 'test withdrawals' that worked
- Requests for 'release fees' or 'tax payments'
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