Someone has scammed me. A person sent me a message saying that 25,000 USDT was mistakenly sent to my Binance account and asked me to return it. At that time, I asked him for a TRC20 address and he sent it to me. Then I transferred 25,000 USDT back to him without checking my own account. When I checked my account, the 25,000 USDT deposit was not received. He showed me a fake screenshot and took 25,000 USDT from me. I am very worried. What should I do now? If you have any solution, please tell me so that I can get my dollars back. Also, be careful of these people; these scams are increasing these days, where they show fake screenshots and cheat people out of their money. I am very worried because I have been scammed for a large amount.
You have fallen victim to a cryptocurrency scam involving a fake deposit notification and a fraudulent request to return funds. Here’s what you should do:
1. Do not send any more money and stop all communication with the scammer.
2. Report the incident to Binance’s official customer support through their website or app (use the genuine “customer support” link, not any provided by the scammer).
3. Secure your account immediately:
- Reset your password and enable two-factor authentication (2FA).
- Set up an anti-phishing code if you haven’t already.
4. File a report with local law enforcement or a cybercrime agency in Pakistan (e.g., FIA Cyber Crime Wing) providing all transaction details and evidence.
5. Check transaction records on the blockchain using the TRC20 address to trace the funds if possible.
6. Educate yourself on common crypto scams and verify all requests for fund transfers directly through official channels.