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On Wednesday the 6th of September, I messaged Ashleigh Faro, DOB: 14 April 1994. I asked her about the statuses she was posting about the profits received from a Trading company or platform called "Signnoxfxtading". She informed me that its a legitimate investment that pays out immediately after profits reflect on the platform and that the minimum to invest is R2000. She shared proof on her status and assured me that my money is safe and that this is legit. She even reassured me when I asked her if she regularly trades with them and receives her money. She answered yes. On the 7th of September, I’ve paid R2000 into the trading account and was promised a profit within a few hours from the trader she referred me to, Mr. Tom. The trade took my details (Full name, ID number, Email address, Bank account number and type) and created a trading account on my behalf. Once the account was created, I received an email with my log in details. Mr. Tom told to sign in and showed me where my profit would reflect. After a few hours Mr. Tom told me my profit is reflecting, but id need to pay R10000 to receive my profit. He said that its called the Cost of Transfer. And that because I’m a first time trader this once off fee needs to paid. Once I can pay the R10000, the money will immediately reflect in my account. Prior to this both Ashleigh and Mr. Tom informed me that payout is guaranteed, and did not advise there would be any additional costs involved. I have tried to negotiate regarding the R10000 as I used the last money I had left to make this investment, but Mr. Tom wont release any money to me without me paying the R10000. The saddest part is Ashleigh and I went to the same school. I don’t care about the profit I could get. I just want my R2000 back. I’m hardworking and honest. And I work hard for every cent I get. It just breaks my heart to think that there are people this heartless and cruel in the world. We are already suffering, and life is hard enough.

They responded by telling me to get the R10000 and the payout will be immediate. I’ve used the last money I had in a desperate attempt for a better lifestyle. I know I made the choice. But this is wrong.

On the 10th of September Ashleigh sent me a message saying "Hello, this account has been hacked" I could reply to the message and her account disappeared from social media.

Guys, these people are trying to make it seem as legit as possible. I was fooled into thinking its real.