Scammed out of £6,000 - Bank refuses to help

I totally understand, that's why you have my compassion. It happened to my friend too and it really messed with him for a long time because ultimately - he fucked up. Not the bank. Him. We have a responsibility as their customers to check where the hell our money is going and cross every T's before ever parting with any cash.

I totally get why you feel violated, you've been stolen from. It's an awful feeling.

Like I said, Wise, Whatsapp - all reputable - but absolutely not used by reputable businesses. People use Wise to travel with, receive money from abroad from friends and remote work, but never, ever to pay for goods and services. It's basically untraceable.

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