Jason Tschetter of Camrose, Alberta wanted to invest to help his growing family and researched cryptocurrencies before putting some money into a trading platform online.
But he was shocked when he ended up losing $81,000 in a scam.
"In a time of uncertainty like this you have to wonder how you are going to keep food on the table," Tschetter told CTV News Toronto.
"We are devastated, and our family is devastated. I've had to go back to work on a seven-day rotation to work everyday. Losing this much money has ruined things."
Juliana Fairburn of Scarborough, Ont. invested in cryptocurrencies after a friend suggested she could do it to make extra money.
Fairburn put $30,000 into a cryptocurrency trading platform, funds she needs as a down payment for a condo she plans to purchase.
Canadian man out $81,000 in cryptocurrency scheme | CTV News
But he was shocked when he ended up losing $81,000 in a scam.
"In a time of uncertainty like this you have to wonder how you are going to keep food on the table," Tschetter told CTV News Toronto.
"We are devastated, and our family is devastated. I've had to go back to work on a seven-day rotation to work everyday. Losing this much money has ruined things."
Juliana Fairburn of Scarborough, Ont. invested in cryptocurrencies after a friend suggested she could do it to make extra money.
Fairburn put $30,000 into a cryptocurrency trading platform, funds she needs as a down payment for a condo she plans to purchase.
Canadian man out $81,000 in cryptocurrency scheme | CTV News
