heir tone was formal yet threatening. The words “mandatory” and “urgent” appeared in every email. When I asked what the deposit covered, they said it was to “prevent financial laundering.” The irony was glaring—only fraudsters hide behind anti-fraud excuses. When I refused, communication ceased instantly. That silence was louder than any reply. Victims across forums shared identical experiences. It’s a pattern of coercion disguised as professionalism. The passivity of their language hides the aggression of their scam.