Automated AI Trading Bot let only a tiny withdrawal through before the fee demands started

I was contacted through Telegram by a group calling itself Automated AI Trading Bot.

The offer was framed as a low-risk test because I could start with $200. The dashboard quickly showed profits, which made the bot look like it was working. The problem was that deposits were sent to private accounts instead of a reputable exchange like Kraken or Coinbase.

When I tried to withdraw, the platform only allowed a small amount and then shifted into the second stage of the scam. The profits on-screen were used to justify more payments, but the withdrawal process did not behave like a real trading service.