when they ask me for investment I didn't reply them 😂

Scammers on WhatsApp use psychological tricks to manipulate people into fraudulent investment schemes, particularly fake mining pools. Here's how they typically operate:

Step 1: The Random Introduction

The scammer (often pretending to be an attractive woman) sends a random message like:

“Hello! Is this John? I think we met somewhere.”

“Hey, I was looking for a friend, but maybe we can chat?”

They act friendly, engaging the target in casual conversation.

Step 2: Building Trust

The scammer continues chatting for days or weeks, building a fake friendship or even a romantic connection.

They may send pictures (often stolen from social media) to appear real.

They ask personal questions to seem genuinely interested.

Step 3: The "Secret Investment Opportunity"

Once trust is built, they ask about financial goals:

"How do you make extra income?"
"Have you ever thought about passive income?"
They introduce a "profitable" crypto mining pool and claim:

"I’ve been earning thousands per week through this private mining group."

"It’s so easy! You just deposit money in Trust Wallet, and the system mines crypto for you."

"I can introduce you to the expert who taught me!"

Step 4: The Illusion of Profit

The victim deposits a small amount (e.g., $100–$500).

The fake mining pool shows daily profits on a website or app controlled by scammers.

Seeing "profits," the victim gains confidence and invests more.

Step 5: The Big Scam – Funds Vanish

The scammer encourages a bigger deposit ($10,000 or more) to "maximize returns."

After a while, withdrawals suddenly stop working.

The scammer gives excuses like:

"There is a system upgrade, please be patient."

"You need to pay a withdrawal fee to unlock your profits."

Eventually, the entire platform disappears, and the scammer blocks the victim.

End Result: No Way to Recover Money
The victim is left with huge losses.

How to Stay Safe

Never trust random messages on WhatsApp.
Verify investment opportunities before sending money.

Never send crypto to "mining pools" promoted by strangers.