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jasminem5774
Raw Newbie
One day, while at Work in Washington, DC, I was approached on LinkedIn by someone claiming to be involved in a government-backed crypto pension project. The message sounded professional and tailored to individuals nearing retirement, like me. I was curious, and over the next few weeks, we spoke several times. They shared detailed brochures, official-looking documents, and even set up video calls with supposed financial advisors. It all looked legitimate, and the concept of a secure, high-yield retirement fund based on blockchain technology seemed cutting-edge. They told me I had a limited window to gain early access to the fund and that the returns would be locked in for ten years, guaranteeing financial freedom. Wanting to make a smart move before retirement, I decided to transfer $180,000 in USDC. It was most of my remaining retirement savings, so I made sure to double-check the wallet address, review the contracts, and even ask follow-up questions. Everything seemed in order. But the moment I confirmed the transaction, everything went silent. No more replies. No more calls. The LinkedIn profile vanished. The website they had shared stopped loading. I was stunned. I couldn’t believe I had just been scammed after all the due diligence I thought I had done. I felt heartbroken and ashamed. I didn't tell my children at first. I thought no one would help, especially given my age and the fact that it involved crypto, which many still don't fully understand. That’s when I found