I first got to know the DFOUND team through an acquaintance. They presented themselves as very professional, sharing screenshots of profits, operation records, and so-called success stories in the group every day, constantly emphasizing that this was an insider opportunity with stable returns and controllable risks. At first, I only tried it with small amounts and did receive rebates very quickly. This gradually made me lower my guard and start to believe in the future they described. Under their constant brainwashing and encouragement, I increased my investment time and time again, putting all my savings, which I originally intended for living expenses and future planning, into it.

They kept emphasizing the rewards, implying that as long as you followed along and referred friends, you could earn even more. It wasn't until later, when I noticed withdrawals were being delayed, rules were frequently changing, customer service responses were perfunctory, and dissenting voices in the chat group were quickly suppressed or even removed, that I realized I had fallen into an elaborate Ponzi scheme. The so-called high returns were nothing more than using the money from later participants to pay off earlier ones.

When DFOUND completely went offline, I finally woke up to reality, but by then I had already lost $180,000. What collapsed wasn't just money, but also trust, self-esteem, and self-doubt. This experience taught me that any project promising guaranteed profits always comes with a price, and that price is often borne by the person who trusts you most.