FICTIONAL demo. Archetype: 'recovery' scam targeting prior-scam victims.
DEMO content. The recovery-scam pattern is well-documented in IC3 advisories. If anyone offers to recover scammed funds for an upfront fee, it is a second scam.
DEMO content. Paid $2k 'retainer' for 'investigation'. Got vague status updates for a month, then radio silence.
DEMO content. Cold-emailed me with detailed knowledge of a previous crypto loss. Promised to 'recover' the funds for an upfront fee. This is the classic recovery scam — scammers buying victim lists.