I lost $50k to a Job scam

Anonymous | 23 Apr 2024

Job Scam
This is similar to a job scam where they pay you some money if you like certain restaurants on Eatigo. They contact you on WhatsApp, and once you complete these tasks, you are directed to Telegram to report and receive payment.

They assign various missions and tasks, and for more complex tasks, you are placed in a group of three with a manager to guide you. Each task typically involves 2-3 orders, and you cannot leave midway through. Initially, you transfer a small amount of money to the merchant's bank account. They then load it into the Eatigo link as your balance. The transfers gradually increase in size, and you feel compelled to continue, fearing that your previous transfers will be forfeited otherwise.

You must adhere strictly to their instructions. Any mistake results in a demand for more funds. I communicated with the other two members of the group, and they both received money as they followed the instructions precisely.

I persisted and ended up losing a significant amount of money. When I threatened to report them to the police, they encouraged me to proceed, claiming that their legal team could handle any police reports. The supervisor promised that if I transferred the last fund, the company would take full responsibility if anything went wrong again. However, I only have her word for it, and I am unwilling to risk losing more money.

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