Coming from an immigrant family, I’ve always worked hard, starting with landscaping at the age of 8 to help support my family. I’ve held various jobs over the years – from working at stadium food vendors to becoming a bank teller and a financial advisor. I then went into working in property management for many years and was headhunted for an aerospace company where I am still employed. Despite my best efforts, I made a grave mistake that cost me over 100k in savings and even more in loans.
Initially, I wanted to learn about stock trading and believed I had found a trustworthy mentor. However, I was scammed out of everything I had.
The scammer used a fraudulent website, which I transferred funds into. It seemed legitimate for a long time, and I was slowly persuaded to trust this “mentor”…this “friend”. Over months, they taught me the trade, and we had successful transactions. I trusted their advice and invested everything I had, even taking out loans I couldn’t afford.
Initially, the trades were successful, but once I had invested everything, the website prevented me from withdrawing any funds. Soon after, both the website and the person I had been in contact with disappeared. By the time I realized I had been scammed, it was too late.
I feel incredibly foolish and naive for being taken advantage of so completely. I’m filled with self-loathing for falling for such a deception. I hate myself for being so stupid.
I’ve reported the crime, but unfortunately, there have been no developments. I’ve sold everything of value that I owned, but I’m still struggling to get by. I’ve lost my home and had to move in with friends. Every paycheck goes towards paying back the loans, leaving me with nothing. I’m finding it difficult to cover rent and afford food. I feel completely stuck in this situation.
Someone once told me, “Don’t take it as a misfortune, take it as you were someone’s prayer for help”. It’s hard to think so positively when I feel so hopeless. I’m overwhelmed with despair. It’s been over a year, and I feel like I’m drowning, sinking further and further into the abyss. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve considered ending my own life…but I’m a coward and can’t bear to be so selfish to my loved ones.
I know my story isn’t unique, and I don’t expect anything from you, but I’m reaching out for help. If you could offer any support or guidance, it would mean the world to me.
I’m incredibly grateful for your time.
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