Fake Crypto Investment WhatsApp Script
A friendly 'mentor' shares trading 'success' and walks you onto a fake platform, building trust before deposits are locked behind fees.
Last reviewed: 1 June 2026
Sanitized example messages
Illustrative, sanitized examples. Personal details are replaced with placeholders such as [phone number] and [fake link].
Hi! Sorry to bother you — my uncle works at an exchange and shares signals. I've made [amount] this month 😊
Just install the app from [fake link] and I'll guide your first trade. You'll see profit today.
Your balance grew to [amount]! To withdraw, you just need to pay the [amount] tax fee first.
What the scammer wants
To groom you into depositing into a fully-controlled fake platform, show fake profits, then extract escalating 'tax' and 'fee' payments before you realise nothing can be withdrawn.
Red flags in the message
- A new contact steering you toward trading/crypto
- An app installed from a link, not an official store
- Profits shown on a dashboard you can't verify elsewhere
- Withdrawals blocked behind tax or fees
A safe response
Stop depositing and don't pay any 'tax' or 'fee'. Treat unsolicited trading mentorship as a scam. Save evidence and contact your bank if you've sent money.
What not to send
- Deposits
- 'Tax' or 'unlock' fees
- ID documents
- Crypto
What to do if you already replied
- Stop all transfers immediately
- Save chats, the platform link, and wallet addresses
- Contact your bank and report it; beware recovery scams
Evidence to preserve
- Screenshot the full message or call details
- Note the sender number, email, or profile
- Save any links (without clicking) and payment details
- Record dates and times