Online relationship asked me to hold crypto for them
After months of messaging, someone asked me to “hold” crypto in a wallet they directed me to create. I refused and cut contact. Feeling embarrassed. What helped others process this safely?
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After months of messaging, someone asked me to “hold” crypto in a wallet they directed me to create. I refused and cut contact. Feeling embarrassed. What helped others process this safely?
A remote interview process asked me to buy equipment through their link and get reimbursed. I stopped before paying. How do people document this without sharing full message trails publicly?
I received a credit monitoring alert and locked down accounts from a trusted device. Building a calm checklist without posting personal details. What sequence helped others: freezes, passwords, statements, something els…
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