Victims describe Telegram projects in the Token Lab mould: large follower counts, closed chats, polished infographics, constant “reporting”, and a pool that collects coins for upcoming token presales. One reader sent funds, waited out the timer, then was told the deposit had been moved to another pool because they had not confirmed participation in a new chat. Questions earned an instant ban; only screenshots remained.
That is not venture process. Real presales publish contracts, vesting and a team you can sue; they do not hostage your deposit to a second mute chat. Fake activity is cheap — dozens of aged accounts can clap on cue. Never send coins to a group wallet because the dashboard looks busy.
If you already paid, keep the screenshots, report the handles, and ignore anyone offering paid recovery of the same pool.
If this already cost you money, start at Get help. If someone now offers paid “recovery”, read Fake recovery first.
This article is for general information only. It is not legal or financial advice. Details change. If you have lost money, contact your bank or card issuer and use the routes on the help pages.