Dear Friends,
I am reaching out with a heavy heart and deep vulnerability to share my story. I am a single mother of two, I take care of my parents as well and I am working 50-65 hours a week to provide for my children while managing extreme PTSD from assaults and domestic abuse in my past. Life has not been easy, but I’ve always strived to push forward, no matter how hard it gets.
Recently, I fell victim to a devastating scam that preyed on my hope and determination to create a better future for my family. I came across an online platform called Pentaho+ that promised side income by reviewing apps. The opportunity seemed legitimate—small commissions of 0.5% per review, daily payouts, and a structured system. To begin earning, I needed to build up $300 in earnings through reviews. I worked tirelessly, believing this was my chance to pay off debt, clear my hospital bills, and provide my kids with the stable life they deserve.
However, as I progressed, the platform manipulated me with deceptive tactics. My account balance would go negative, and I was told to deposit funds to continue. I was reassured that these were normal processes and encouraged by a supportive WhatsApp group, a trainer, and customer service agents. They constantly shared fake success stories and “proof” of their earnings, creating a sense of community and trust.
Desperate to reach the payout threshold, I cashed out my 401(k), took out personal loans, and even borrowed against my future. When I finally earned $154,000 and tried to withdraw, I was told I needed to pay a $46,000 merchant fee. They assured me this would be the last hurdle and reduced the payment to $23k because I had hit two daily jackpots which was unusual. I scraped together $10,000 (but gave $8000 before this fee), with my trainer claiming she contributed $14,000 herself. I was constantly communicated with members of the work group, assured that this was normal and they too had to pay the merchant fee if the money inside was more than 10k and they would send me proof that these were the rules of the platform but after the fact. But after paying, they demanded more, citing my credit score dropped 20 points because I took too long to pay and they said I needed to pay for $1,000 per point to restore my withdrawal eligibility (they wanted $20k more). I escalated the customer service lady said she would talk with CEO then showed me some more company policies that I was never informed of and the CEO messaged me heartless like I need to follow the rules and get my score back up to 100 points. The cashout they said I would receive would be $201k once I put my account back in better status.
I’ve lost everything—my savings, retirement funds, and financial stability—all in the hope of providing a better life for my family. I’m now left with even more crushing debt, sleepless nights, and severe anxiety from this experience. I feel like a failure and need to bounce back from this – I have spent all of my life selfless, doing volunteer work with children and the elderly. I suffered severe burnout teaching the last 8 years and dealt with domestic abuse but I always kept my focus on being good to all the children and families while being terribly mistreated at home. I have never asked for help or money, I never qualify for any assistance and I push myself to breaking limits but I still keep going.
I am humbly asking for your help to raise $20-25,000 so I can recover from this nightmare. The funds will be used to cover rent, cell phone, utilities, repay debts (hospital bills), the last of my school balance for my masters and rebuild the foundation I’ve lost. Every dollar will be accounted for, and I promise to pay it forward when I am back on my feet. I can show proof of every thing I will do with the money.
This situation has broken me, but I’m holding on for my children and have to support both parents. Please, if you can, donate or share my story. Your kindness means more than you can imagine.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am a very good person and will not take advantage of whatever I get. I just really want to pay my rent by the first of Dec.
Lakysha M
Cashapp: $LKM7281
PayPal:paypal.me/lakyshamosley