I was one of many unfortunate victims scammed by a fraudulent cryptocurrency lending platform. Everything seemed legitimate at first slick marketing, a polished website, and fake testimonials that gave us confidence. But soon after collecting $250,000 from trusting investors, the platform suddenly shut down without warning. It was devastating. Most of us thought we had lost our money forever, and the emotional and financial toll was overwhelming. I live in Chicago, and even from here, it felt li...