Beware of Forex Trading Scams: Traps from Douyin to WhatsApp On August 12, 2024, I experienced a forex trading scam that started with a short video on Douyin. The person in the video claimed to be a forex trading expert and promised to help me make quick profits. Intrigued, I contacted the person and was quickly directed to continue the conversation on WhatsApp. On WhatsApp, he introduced a so-called "professional manager" and convinced me to transfer funds to their designated address, promising that the manager would handle the operations. After two days of trading, my account showed a profit of $2,800. When I requested a withdrawal, I was told that I needed to purchase additional "trading signals" in order to proceed with the withdrawal. At this point, I began to doubt the authenticity of the situation and decided to test the person. However, since I didn't have enough funds to purchase the so-called "signals," after multiple negotiations, my account was suspended. Subsequently, I contacted customer service and informed them that I had compiled all the information and was ready to submit it to law enforcement for investigation. After doing so, the person suddenly informed me that my account had been unlocked and allowed me to proceed with the withdrawal. When I logged back into my account, I found that the account balance had increased to $5,200. However, when I attempted to withdraw again, the person requested that I first pay a 10% platform fee, which amounted to $520, and guaranteed that once I made the payment, I could immediately withdraw the remaining balance. At this point, I became even more convinced that this was a carefully designed scam, with the sole purpose of continuously extracting my funds. This experience reminded me to remain vigilant when investing, especially when dealing with unfamiliar platforms and so-called "professional managers." Please be cautious and avoid becoming a victim of fraud. --- I hope this article can help you raise awareness among others.