Alright, I already know I messed up, so feel free to skip the “you’re an idiot” part — I’ve covered that internally.
I fell for a crypto casino that offered a bonus and then required a deposit to withdraw. At first, the request didn’t seem totally insane since legitimate casinos often require a verification deposit or wagering.
I deposited $100 to “verify” my account after confirming (with support) that this would be the only requirement. Support appears to be AI and repeatedly reassured me everything was fine.
When I attempted to withdraw, I was told I needed to make another deposit because I used a different wallet address and had to “prove ownership.” Red flag #2 — I stupidly complied.
I then ran the bonus balance up to about $5,000, which clearly didn’t help my judgment.
Now the site claims my account must reach 877 XP before withdrawal — which conveniently requires depositing $877more. At this point it’s obvious this is a scam designed to endlessly move the goalposts.
I’m not depositing anything else, and I fully accept the money is probably gone. Since this was crypto, I’m assuming recovery is unlikely, but I’m posting to ask:
Is there any realistic way to recover funds from scams like this?
Any steps worth taking beyond reporting the site / wallet addresses?
Or is this just an expensive lesson learned?
Appreciate any actual advice — roasting optional but unoriginal.
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