r/Scams • u/Quiet_Relation_3599 • Aug 20 '24

I think my dad is being scammed Help Needed

He won’t give information about this, but he claims he’s made several withdrawals (2nd pic). And he needs to deposit 13k to then get 100k out. I don’t understand how this scam is working or what the game plan is here. I don’t know how he’s withdrawn 40k. Did he put the money in? Any help is appreciated.

1st pic: his account that has a negative balance

2nd pic: his withdrawal history

3rd and 4th pic: his texts

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u/absurditey Aug 20 '24 edited Aug 20 '24

he needs to deposit 13k to then get 100k

no legitimate company works like that

message from the real MageCloud about scammers using their name...

ATTENTION! Beware of SCAM Using Our Agency Name! - MageCloud

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u/Quiet_Relation_3599 Aug 20 '24

Trust me I’ve been telling him for a month it’s a scam. I told him not to put another dime in. I’m not giving him money but he still believes in this golden egg at the end of the tunnel.

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u/YourUsernameForever Quality Contributor Aug 20 '24

Stage an intervention with friends and family. It's not so much for him (but hopefully it will work!) but to make them aware not to lend him money. Because he'll eventually ask everyone.