Scam patterns
Withdrawal-fee escalation
A platform demands tax, insurance, gas or verification money before release.
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Overview
A platform demands tax, insurance, gas or verification money before release.
Why it matters
Each payment creates another fee while the displayed balance remains unprovable.
What to check
Preserve every demand and stop sending funds to unlock funds.