Xael-AI turned review tasks into Bitcoin payments and a $17,000 withdrawal fee

I was approached about online review work for Amazon, Etsy, eBay, and Walmart, with promised daily commissions.

The platform gave me 40 tasks, but some tasks required me to clear negative balances by sending money through Cash App and Bitcoin. Each balance became larger. When I was finally ready to cash out, I was told I had to pay taxes and then a large transaction withdrawal charge.

The final demand was described as a mandatory channel activation fee of $17,000. My funds were locked unless I paid it.