Hey everyone, I really need your help. I put my money into this cloud mining thing with Payforks. Since then, I've tried to withdraw my earnings multiple times but keep getting stalled. They recently told me to get an ATM card from ISWIFT to cash out. Now I'm stuck paying $723 for express delivery to get this card in Pakistan. What should I do?
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Sounds like a scam to me, man. Their site being down is a huge red flag. I checked it out on Google cache and it screams ponzi scam.
You’re being pushed into paying more just to access your own money. Sounds fishy.
Thanks for the reply. I tried getting the card delivered normally but they told me it would take too long. Now it says 'processed' but it's gone to 'deactivated' since I missed the 21-day window. Have you guys heard of ISWIFT or Zkong before?
Nah, I’ve never heard of those companies.
But the fact they gave you a tracking number means nothing. I could fake that in a few hours. Just because they provided tracking doesn’t mean anything real is coming your way.
Check out www.iswift.com if you can.
CryptoRocketNewbie
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#6Oct 29, 2023, 12:49 PM
I seriously think you've been scammed. Most cloud mining services are just scams. Zkong is super sketchy, only been around for a month.
And ISWIFT looks dodgy too, less than six months old. That's a major red flag.
Yeah, you got scammed for sure. Their site is gone, probably for good. Honestly, I doubt you’ll ever see your ROI. Cloud mining is mostly a trap these days.
What about all the other sites like Iswift and Zkong? Are they all in on this?
just_ravenNewbie
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#9Nov 1, 2023, 12:41 AM
Definitely. If they’re leading you to complicated withdrawal methods, your cloud mining site is likely a scam. No legit company would make you jump through hoops like that.
Should I report this to the FBI? Will they even help?
just_ravenNewbie
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#11Nov 1, 2023, 07:08 AM
Honestly, I doubt the FBI will take you seriously unless you have solid evidence. They usually focus on bigger cases. Maybe get a lawyer instead if you want to pursue this.
Wow.
I reached out to Payback Ltd for help, but they just wasted my time. Even with BTC transactions, they didn’t do anything.
SilentStackNewbie
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#14Nov 4, 2023, 01:20 AM
This is wild. A cloud mining company asking for a card? What a joke! They’re just trying to get more cash from you.
fox_rock3tMember
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#15Nov 4, 2023, 03:18 AM
Sad but true, it’s a long process to fight back. Just move on and learn from this experience. Cloud mining is usually a scam anyway.
It's a total scam. They’re just trying to sell you a card to squeeze more money out of you. No legit crypto company operates like that.
Exactly! You’re falling for two scams if you get that card. They’re just setting you up for failure.
The cloud mining scene is just a cycle of deception. New site pops up, takes money, disappears, and repeats. You won’t get anything back.
AtomicGweiMember
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#19Nov 6, 2023, 04:46 PM
Payforks is definitely a scam. I’ve heard similar stories before, and no way they’re actually mining. The returns you got were just old investors' money.
pixel_vaultFull Member
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#20Nov 6, 2023, 09:40 PM
I hope you don’t lose hope. Even if it’s BTC, everything’s on the blockchain, and these scammers can be traced. Report your case here and on Reddit for more visibility.