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I am a victim of a crypto scam. Can I claim my invested money back?

I believe that I am a victim of a crypto scam. I met a girl on a dating app in December and she onboarded me to a crypto platform helping me invest using step-by-step screenshots.

I was consistently asked to deposit USD 20k money, however, raised USD 5k and she deposited USD 15k in my crypto account.

My withdrawal was declined and customer services asked me to pay 12k USD in tax on profit made in order to access these funds.

I arranged 9k and the lady paid 3k for me. Since 3k was not from my account, customer service asked me to pay it from my account which I duly did.

Then I was asked to deposit USD 15k as security since the initial funds were from someone else.

I did that and my withdrawal got approved but I was informed that the fund release is stuck as I need to pay USD 8.3k as a large channel fee and I would be upgraded to a premium client.

Post this payment, now I am being asked for USD 6.3k as a miner's fee on my whole account balance to get my withdrawal

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Mohamed Bakheet Advocates & Legal Consultants
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13 Jan 2023, 08:08

No legal actions to be taken with online trading if it is outside the UAE.

13 Jan 2023, 08:08

We can support you if they have an office here in the UAE.

13 Jan 2023, 08:12

It is outside the UAE. Can I get my funds back? Partially even?

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Dr. Mohamed Alhammadi Advocates and Legal Consultants
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13 Jan 2023, 08:59

Do you have this girl's personal details?

13 Jan 2023, 09:48

I have the WhatsApp number.

13 Jan 2023, 10:04

Do you live in the UAE?

13 Jan 2023, 10:10

Yes.

13 Jan 2023, 10:18

Ok. Let's discuss this matter and hold an online meeting.

Please text me on Whatsapp.

Al Aman Legal Consultancy
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14 Jan 2023, 01:35
Good day.
14 Jan 2023, 03:07

Good day.

15 Jan 2023, 02:05

With reference to the above subject, and regarding your inquiry to the question detailed above, please note that each lawsuit has its own legal status.

But we see that through what has been mentioned in your statements, and in accordance with the applicable regulations and laws, your legal status regarding your inquiry is fine.

However, it depends on our knowledge of all the documents that support this, so please contact us by phone or email.

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