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By Duped - 03/01/2026 12:00

Today, after I donated $250 to an influencer promising "insider truth" streams, he vanished overnight, channel gone, comments disabled. I called friends for a loan but they're dealing with their own bills. I skipped lunch for two days and now my car payment is overdue. FML

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AvatarNicole9 29

Saturday 3 January 2026 17:21

Why would you "donate" to something like that when you can't afford your bills????? Even if it was something worthwhile... come on. Not your friends responsibility, you were being dumb.

DLBL 20

Saturday 3 January 2026 18:41

Did you think you'd make >250 dollars magically from these "Insider Truths"? Why else would you give your car loan money to shyster? YDI.

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AvatarNicole9 29

Saturday 3 January 2026 17:21

Why would you "donate" to something like that when you can't afford your bills????? Even if it was something worthwhile... come on. Not your friends responsibility, you were being dumb.