Romance & impersonation

Online relationship asked me to hold crypto for them

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FogLanternCommunity member · Posted May 10, 2025

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Romance fraud and money requests.

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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LanternPathMay 11, 2025

Refusing was wise. Embarrassment is common and not a character flaw. Block, report on the platform, keep screenshots offline.

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SignalCheckSep 19, 2025

Anyone who later offers to recover funds for you is often continuing the same scheme.

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PineHarborJan 28, 2026

Peer support threads like this reduced my isolation more than private advice from strangers.

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