Investment / trading fraud

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Investment / trading fraudRomance / matrimonial scam5 days ago

I met someone through an international dating app. At first, the conversation seemed focused on getting to know each other and the possibility of something serious. We talked frequently, by phone and video call. As the days went by, they started talking more and more about investments, businesses, and ways to grow money. Then they told me they had an online store and began asking for my opinion on choosing some products. Later, they showed me screenshots of supposed sales and profits from the products I had selected. The domain they shared was outnet.styling11.top The website made me suspicious, so I decided to research it before getting involved. I found testimonials from people describing very similar schemes involving online stores, relationships started online, and supposed profits within a platform. Later, they mentioned they would have trouble accessing their store due to location restrictions and VPN usage, and asked me to log in and temporarily help them manage the platform. They guided me through the process and asked for screenshots. At that moment, I decided I didn't want to get involved in any business, investment, or money management related to someone I was just getting to know. When I explained that I preferred to keep emotional and financial matters completely separate, the conversation shifted, and they began questioning my interest or commitment. This increased my suspicions, and I decided not to pursue anything related to the platform. I didn't invest any money, make any deposits, and didn't lose any money. I'm posting this solely as a warning and so that the domain "outnet.styling11.top" may appear in searches if someone else receives the same page or a similar story. I can't say who is behind the platform or verify everything this person told me about their life. I can only share what happened to me and the domain that was sent to me.

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