I recently fell for a scam involving a service called DeepSeek. They initially claimed that *Valorant* couldn't be played on PS5 and challenged me to prove them wrong by making a YouTube video. I did, and after they approved it, they promised me a $20 PlayStation gift card. When I didn't receive it after several fake codes, they suggested sending money directly to my PSN account, which also didn't pan out. I asked for *Ghost of Tsushima* instead, but the activation key they sent didn't work either.
Things escalated when they offered $500 via Revolut if I provided my dad's phone number, which I did, but again nothing happened. They then switched to PayPal, and I shared my details—still nothing. Frustrated, I agreed to a $1,000 voucher for electronics and, feeling hopeful despite the red flags, I shared my personal information like my address and phone number. Now, they've vanished, and I have screenshots of the conversation. I'm at my wit's end and don't know how to explain this to my dad. What should I do? Please help!
3 Answers
Wow, that’s intense! Just a heads up: you should definitely change passwords for your accounts and check your bank statements regularly for any unauthorized transactions. As for the scam, it's unfortunately common for scammers to use such tactics to gain trust before asking for personal info.
Sounds like a classic scam! First, don’t stress about explaining it to your dad right now; focus on protecting yourself. If you shared any personal info, consider contacting relevant services to secure your accounts. Also, report the scammers to your local authorities or online fraud reporting agencies—this could help others avoid the same situation. And maybe take some time off from any online deals for a bit while you're at it!
Yes, definitely report them! And don't be too hard on yourself—it can happen to anyone. Just learn from it and move forward!
You’ve got to be careful with info you share online. It’s wild they’ve gotten that personal with you. Don't hesitate to share those screenshots with others—it might help someone else who might be going through the same thing.
Thanks for the advice! I've already changed my passwords but will keep an eye on my statements too.