u/LanglinaisAblin

It started with a normal conversation. Nothing unusual—just casual messages, building some familiarity over time.

Then came a small opportunity. It sounded reasonable, not overly aggressive, and there was no pressure at first. That’s what made it easy to trust.

Things escalated slowly. More details, more involvement, and eventually a request that didn’t seem too risky in the moment.

Only later did something feel off—small inconsistencies, unclear answers, and a sense that things didn’t fully add up.

By then, it was already complicated.

Looking back, there wasn’t a single obvious red flag.
It was the pattern that mattered.