I am a pensioner. I will be 71 this year. I live in London, UK.
I responded to an advert to trade in Bitcoin from a company called Trade360 on March 9, 2021.
The company messed me up after investing over £6000!
In an attempt to find a way of getting my money back, I searched on the internet to find information that could help me in recovering my money from Trade360.
The person with this email: “smithpatricia01@yahoo.com” (claims to be a lady, this is very doubtful)
posted a comment that gave the impression that she had had a similar experience.
When I sent an email to ask as to how “she” got her money back. She claimed in her email dated 27 April, 2021, that she helps people recover their money. Her email is reproduced below.


patricia smith
Tue, 27 Apr, 22:41

to me


Hello Johnson I help people to recover back their money


Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
Please see the emails exchanged:

patricia smith
Tue, 27 Apr, 22:52

to me


how much did you lose to the company and how long have you been with the company?


Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone

Johnson Obilanade
27 Apr 2021, 23:13

to patricia


£6080.00

patricia smith
27 Apr 2021, 23:22

to me


Alright

You will have to provide me the following details:


* TOTAL LOST TO THE COMPANY


* THE COMPANY'S WEBSITE


* YOUR PROFITS(IF ANY)


* SCREENSHOT OF YOUR DEPOSITS WITH THE COMPANY

* THE COMPANY'S EMAIL ADDRESS
* HOW LONG YOU HAVE BEEN INVESTING WITH THEM

Once all these details have been provided, recovery process will commerce immediately and you are very much guaranteed of getting back your funds alongside your profits.

Regards.


Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone

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patricia smith
Wed, 28 Apr, 08:31

to me


ok mr Johnson wait a minute for me to prepare file for the case


Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone

patricia smith
28 Apr 2021, 09:22

to me


Alright Mr. Johnson, you have my word, you're going to get every penny from them, I'll make sure I see to that. The upfront fee is $500.

But we wouldn't want to impose anything on you, if you're not 100% sure about this or you don't fully trust us with our process, you have the free will to contact other recovery agencies that are available. But if you're going to stick to us, we need your full cooperation.


Kind regards.


Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone

Johnson Obilanade
28 Apr 2021, 10:37

to patricia


Dear Mrs Smith,

I will stick with you.

The positive testimonial that I read about you gave me the confidence to approach you.

Please accept $200 from me today. My account is already overdrawn. The $200 will take me to my overdraft limit when eventually I buy a little food, electricity and gas, each costing $10.

On May 11, 2021, I will pay another $200.00 when I receive my pension. Another $100 will be paid to you 4 weeks later.

Your understanding and kind consideration on the issue will be highly appreciated.

Mason Hunter of Trade360, ransacked my account and left me in the red. The situation has not only embarrassed me but it has adversely affected my health.

Thank you



Johnson

The Bitcoin address has prevented the true identity of the owner from being known to expose the scam! The details will be forwarded to you.
After collecting the $500, I got an email asking for an extra $84 and another $200!
All the payments were made through SIMPLEX.COM. I am willing to forward the evidence to confirm my claim.
Please see most of the emails exchanged below:


patricia smith
Thu, 13 May, 10:24

to me


Good morning mr Johnson, we have waited for your response on the note that your payment was not completed due to the amount charged during the transaction. We have recovered your money but you have to complete your payment so we can send you your money.
Thanks


Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone



patricia smith
Thu, 13 May, 15:02

to me


dear mr Johnson we are on it Trade 360 try to play smart
They try to tamper with our site


Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone


patricia smith
Thu, 13 May, 15:36

to me


Dear mr Johnson as at now we have to work in hand with (Abacode cybersecurity and compliance) as Trade 360 try to prove stubborn.
So mr Johnson you have to provide Trade 360 email address

Management:
Sign


Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone


patricia smith
Mon, 17 May, 12:38

to me


Link: www.abra.com
Company's Address:Enter the link below, it's a link to buy Bitcoins. Follow the steps and Buy bitcoin with the amount ($100) use simplex method.then were you see enter your address, imput the company's address below. Don't forget to send a screenshot when you are done. If you have any complaint, please let us know. Thank You


Link: www.abra.com
Company's Address:34L1v98Yg3ijoupF9hX3MB69tMX4eheF8q

Johnson Obilanade
17 May 2021, 12:58

to patricia


Dear Mrs Smith,

Thank you VERY MUCH for your efforts.

May I request that you please pay Abacode Cybersecurity & Compliance the remaining $100.

I SOLEMNLY PROMISE that the $100 will be paid back to you IMMEDIATELY the refund from Trade360 reaches my account.

This will be faster than for me to start looking for someone from whom I can borrow again.

You have tried me before and I did NOT disappoint or fail once.

Once again, many thanks for your efforts..

God bless.

Johnson

patricia smith
17 May 2021, 13:30

to me


Dear mr Johnson I really wish I could help you but am afraid you should know we can’t use the company money for your recovery. Just find a way and pay the $100 of wish will be your last deposit for the recovery.
Thanks


Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone


Johnson Obilanade
17 May 2021, 17:27

to patricia


Dear Mrs Smith,

I am still trying to get someone to help me out.

Thanks


Johnson

Johnson Obilanade
18 May 2021, 06:49

to patricia


Dear Mrs Smith,

I’m hopeful that the last payment of $100 will be effected this morning .

You will be notified when I pay it.

Thanks


Johnson

patricia smith
18 May 2021, 09:16

to me


Hello mr Johnson good morning
This is to inform you that you should try to make your last payment today.
Thanks
Management


Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone


patricia smith
18 May 2021, 09:19

to me



Link: www.abra.com
Company's Address:Enter the link below, it's a link to buy Bitcoins. Follow the steps and Buy bitcoin with the amount ($100) use simplex method.then were you see enter your address, imput the company's address below. Don't forget to send a screenshot when you are done. If you have any complaint, please let us know. Thank You


Link: www.abra.com
Company's Address:34L1v98Yg3ijoupF9hX3MB69tMX4eheF8q


Dear Mr Johnson ensure you make the payment as soon as possible


Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
On Tuesday, May 18, 2021, 2:58 PM, Johnson Obilanade wrote:
Dear Mrs Smith,

Please pay CASH into my account.

I received no less than 7 verification codes.

Please refer to my last email to you.

Thanks.


Johnson

patricia smith
18 May 2021, 15:07

to me


Ok mr Johnson to send you in cash we have to convert the $7000 btc to dollar.
Thanks
management


Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
I have not received any refund from the so called Patricia Smith.

At a stage, I was asked to send the password to my Gmail account.
I sent it but I IMMEDIATELY CHANGED the password.
Google notified me that someone from ABUJA , NIGERIA tried to access my account. So it is obvious that the Scammer is based in ABUJA , NIGERIA.

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Critical security alert
Inbox

Google
Tue, 18 May, 15:08

to me





Sign-in attempt was blocked
j.obilanade@gmail.com

Someone just used your password to try to sign in to your account. Google blocked them, but you should check what happened.

Check activity

You can also see security activity at
https://myaccount.google.com/notifications

You received this email to let you know about important changes to your Google Account and services.
© 2021 Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA


Almost two months after, I have NOT received the money she claimed she has recovered.

I have requested for the refund of the over $700 paid for the services she failed to render, but I have also NOT received any refund.

“She” has hidden under the Bitcoin payment platform which has hidden the true identity of the owner of the account. The traditional banking system would have exposed the true identity of the perpetrator.

My request

I am sure that the Bitcoin payment platform has its way of checking fraudulent practices.
I wish to therefore request that you please help me ensure the refund of my $784.

I trust I can count on your cooperation on this very important issue.

Thank you.


Johnson Obilanade. j.obilanade@gmail.com

PLEASE SEE THE EVIDENCE:

From: Simplex Support
Date: Tue, 4 May 2021 at 20:01
Subject: Payment Approved
To: j.obilanade









Hi JOHNSON OBILANADE,
Your payment request has been approved!
146.48 GBP will be charged to your card.
This transaction will appear as 'Simplex-Elastum' in your card statement.
You will receive 0.00329922 BTC to 34L1v98Yg3ijoupF9hX3MB69tMX4eheF8q
You can check the status of your transaction on the Blockchain here.



Need help? Please contact our support team 24/7. You can find us here:
• Start a live chat using the button on the bottom right of our homepage
• Submit a support ticket on our Support Center
Please don’t try to get in touch with the Simplex's support team using any other means (including social media), these channels are not secure.
Thank you,
The Simplex Team









From: Simplex Support
Date: Tue, 11 May 2021 at 13:18
Subject: Payment Approved
To: j.obilanade









Hi JOHNSON OBILANADE,
Your payment request has been approved!
71.59 GBP will be charged to your card.
This transaction will appear as 'Simplex_Paybis' in your card statement.
You will receive 0.00153782 BTC to 34L1v98Yg3ijoupF9hX3MB69tMX4eheF8q
You can check the status of your transaction on the Blockchain here.



Need help? Please contact our support team 24/7. You can find us here:
• Start a live chat using the button on the bottom right of our homepage
• Submit a support ticket on our Support Center
Please don’t try to get in touch with the Simplex's support team using any other means (including social media), these channels are not secure.
Thank you,
The Simplex Team






From: Simplex Support
Date: Thu, 13 May 2021 at 10:49
Subject: Payment Approved
To: j.obilanade









Hi JOHNSON OBILANADE,
Your payment request has been approved!
60.52 GBP will be charged to your card.
This transaction will appear as 'Simplex_Elastum' in your card statement.
You will receive 0.00142632 BTC to 34L1v98Yg3ijoupF9hX3MB69tMX4eheF8q
You can check the status of your transaction on the Blockchain here.



Need help? Please contact our support team 24/7. You can find us here:
• Start a live chat using the button on the bottom right of our homepage
• Submit a support ticket on our Support Center
Please don’t try to get in touch with the Simplex's support team using any other means (including social media), these channels are not secure.
Thank you,
The Simplex Team





Simplex Support Unsubscribe
Fri, 14 May, 13:50

to me








Hi JOHNSON OBILANADE,
Your payment request has been approved!
72 GBP will be charged to your card.
This transaction will appear as 'Simplex_Paybis' in your card statement.
You will receive 0.00168347 BTC to 34L1v98Yg3ijoupF9hX3MB69tMX4eheF8q
You can check the status of your transaction on the Blockchain here.



Need help? Please contact our support team 24/7. You can find us here:
• Start a live chat using the button on the bottom right of our homepage
• Submit a support ticket on our Support Center
Please don’t try to get in touch with the Simplex's support team using any other means (including social media), these channels are not secure.
Thank you,
The Simplex Team

rom: Simplex Support
Date: Tue, 18 May 2021 at 10:34
Subject: Payment Approved
To: j.obilanade









Hi JOHNSON OBILANADE,
Your payment request has been approved!
70.89 GBP will be charged to your card.
This transaction will appear as 'Simplex_Elastum' in your card statement.
You will receive 0.00189096 BTC to 34L1v98Yg3ijoupF9hX3MB69tMX4eheF8q
You can check the status of your transaction on the Blockchain here.



Need help? Please contact our support team 24/7. You can find us here:
• Start a live chat using the button on the bottom right of our homepage
• Submit a support ticket on our Support Center
Please don’t try to get in touch with the Simplex's support team using any other means (including social media), these channels are not secure.
Thank you,
The Simplex Team

Simplex Support Unsubscribe
Wed, 28 Apr, 16:05

to me








Receipt print date: April 28, 2021
Payment ID: cb073a81-63b5-4749-b679-47dcaeb547f6

Hi JOHNSON OBILANADE,
Did you receive your cryptocurrency? Please confirm by clicking here.


Receipt for your recent payment:
On April 28, 2021, you purchased 0.00329158 BTC for a total amount of 200 USD (fees included) using a card ending with 9621.
The payment should appear in your card statement as Simplex-Elastum.


The destination cryptocurrency wallet address is 34L1v98Yg3ijoupF9hX3MB69tMX4eheF8q.
You can check the status of your transaction on the Blockchain here.

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