Scam Type: Fraudulent Cryptocurrency Trading Platform
Website: bitazzezna.com
Victim Email: maxxsherman40@spcglobal.net
Reported Wallet: 0x64ff667af61cc8d0cf3d8291b048170a9338c067
Total Loss: $180,826 + $525.63 in transfer fees
Status: Platform refuses withdrawals, imposes false fees

Description:
Victim began trading on bitazzezna.com on 5/30/23 and made 17 trades through 7/20/23, with a platform balance showing $288,943.54 USDT. Withdrawal attempts were blocked under false pretenses, with repeated demands for verification fees, deposits, and a so-called “capital gains tax” of $39,260.87 USDT. Despite account verification, withdrawals remained inaccessible. The platform continues to demand additional funds, refuses to use the victim’s existing balance to cover costs, and imposes threats of daily penalties. All communication remains restricted to chat, with no live customer service or phone support.