Seeking advice on investing in Bitcoin and choosing a platform

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#1Jan 25, 2019, 10:55 PM
A buddy of mine has been trading for about a month and he keeps telling me about his wins. He mentioned that Topforcecompany has some really good reviews lately, especially when it comes to how reliable the platform is and the fact that they offer manager support around the clock. He says having a manager available all the time really changes the game. I'm thinking of diving in myself, but I wanna make sure I'm making a smart move. Anyone here got more insights or their own thoughts on **Topforcecompany**? Is investing my cash there a solid idea with how the market's looking right now? I'd really value any professional input.
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blockhubMember
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#2Jan 28, 2019, 10:25 AM
Are you referring to Topforcecompany.com, which appears to be a broker? Honestly, I've never heard of this before; by checking the WHOIS, it's a new site. Are you 100% sure that it is your friend, or did you just add him on Telegram and haven't met before? For me, this site is fairly new, and I cannot trust a site that does not provide any additional information. I already searched the site without finding much information, so my advice is to avoid this site because it appears to be a scam.
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chainz137Newbie
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#3Jan 28, 2019, 03:58 PM
Check his username and the post to see that he is the same person as the friend and this post is just a soft shill of the platform. You have done well to check them abd pointing out the red flags so that others will not waste their time trying to test the platform. If I want to trade Bitcoin, I know where to do that and not some new platform that lacks reputation and also pose serious risk.
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#4Jan 28, 2019, 08:11 PM
I wanted to say that you're shilling the site but from what BitMaxz saidn, it seems this guy is a stranger that you met online and not reall someone you know very well physically. It's good for you to avoid such site and don't put your funds there to avoid been scammed. Trading is very risky, don't be deceived. Go trade in reputable exchanges like Binance and Bitget.
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blockhubMember
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#5Jan 29, 2019, 12:35 AM
I didn't notice his name; I was just focused on looking for information about this site, but I couldn't find anything else.
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mr_hawkMember
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#6Jan 29, 2019, 05:54 AM
OP is trying to perform a very old shilling method, but I guess he forgot that his username is the same as that of the platform he is claiming was introduced to him by "his friend."  I would advise anyone to completely stay away from the platform as it is very likely a scam The website itself looks so poorly built.
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pixel685Newbie
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#7Jan 29, 2019, 07:34 AM
OP if your platform is genuine then create your announcement thread and show what your platform offers rather than creating a post like this where you're praising your platform. I don't think that such kind of tactic is going to work here, and because of your this act I don't think that your platform is even genuine.
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just_bitMember
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#8Jan 29, 2019, 08:45 AM
The problem with this method of advertising your service here is that even if your platform does not have bad plans and intends to really do well, you are giving it a bad name already with this method of promoting it. Do this
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orbitx744Newbie
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#9Jan 29, 2019, 02:49 PM
Not only that, but it is a strong indicator of scam. If a service does not intend to pay to create a good-looking campaign with a referral system, it is difficult to believe that it is a good service, especially since they are lying in claiming that they are a good service by creating fake reviews.
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#10Jan 30, 2019, 03:39 AM
This sounds like a marketing post for this company because trading requires more than a month of effort to lay claim to being successful at it and the truth is that the story of this friend in question doesn't show how reliable the platform is, it's obviously a scam. If you still intend to invest like your friend did to test the waters, do not invest more than $250 minimum deposit to start with.  You can also check to see if they have a demo account for you to practice with before entering a real trade. Try to practice financial management by always withdrawing your profits first after a successful trade, that's after trying out the demo account to have some experience and confidence and if the withdrawal works without issues, then it's okay to keep at it.
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quantumxNewbie
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#11Jan 30, 2019, 09:46 AM
I think that OP is never coming back after asking this if he's the owner of that platform and he falsely made story. But let's say that he asks that genuinely and if it's the right thing to invest into that platform, then it's not. In general OP, the market is good to invest at these times. As you can see that there's a correction happening. The thing about investing is if you really are going to invest in the market, anytime is a good time to do it when you have the money but not to that platform you've mentioned.
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nodez241Newbie
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#12Jan 30, 2019, 11:12 AM
One shot post, username same as the website he advertised, silly story that seems to come out of cheap AI, site domain newly registered, all red flags checked. Anyone just beware if you don't want to lose your money. There are so many crypto scams out there and I'm sure this is one of them.
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#13Jan 30, 2019, 03:49 PM
Nice approach to promote a new platform but I would not seen this a good way for promoting it. It doesn't sound curious  that your friend is promoting a " platform's reliability and 24/7 manager assistance. " ? LOL unless you're trading in the corner of the streets it's clear this can't be "the biggest advantage" of platform. If you consider that is pretty new I am not seeing any real advantage vs other platforms. 0 votes in your poll is also another "clear" answer about your platform.
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mr_moonMember
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#14Jan 31, 2019, 04:25 PM
Out of curiosity, googling the name doesn't even shows me the website. Not sure if it's Google fault or the visibility of the website is really low. Someone even claimed it's related to another scam website. It's quite funny that the first few articles are posted on MEXC though. I guess you could say they just scrap whatever articles posted on the internet, even though some of them are clearly reviewing about a potential competitor.
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#15Jan 31, 2019, 09:25 PM
It is my first name knowing the site. I read other members says that is a new site, we don't know much about them. Your friend are lucky making his success but that will not be the same if you follow him. I can't say that is a good idea or not but you should research by yourself and not just reading what we or your friend says. Better you trade by yourself and not rely on others. Your money, your responsibility.
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#16Jan 31, 2019, 09:39 PM
Such users will definitely return, but at the same time they use a new registration to advertise a similar project in this way once again. It is possible that such an advertisement would interest a beginner who is looking for a quick way to make a profit, but Bitcointalk is not such a place.
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quantumxNewbie
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#17Feb 1, 2019, 12:07 AM
They might do it again but with this account of his, it's not coming back. But once he sees that there are some random people who are not listening to the tips and warning of everyone here. That could them to create another type of service that likely could scam some members they are targeting who's not keen into DYOR.
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foxx681Newbie
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#18Feb 1, 2019, 02:42 AM
He is using reverse psychology to promote the platform itself, and the story he shared is probably a made-up one. So don’t search the site if anyone is reading this, because sometimes they have several clickable and invisible pages that we click on and might get a virus on our devices. These days, the threats are really high from hackers, because I sense they are on a mission to scam as much as they can. It feels like North Korean hackers trying to get everything before 2027, like this is the last year for them and in 2027 they are going to change  We should not trust any stories here, because we should never trust our funds to a manager. If we have a lot of funds, hire someone close to you whom you can access anytime, and especially if they have a reputation. This is not the right way to hire a financial manager or consultant.
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wolf363Newbie
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#19Feb 1, 2019, 03:41 AM
Are you here to promote any platform? If you invest in Bitcoin, buy it from a trusted platform like Binance, coinbase which are top in the market. Buy Bitcoin with the help of these exchanges and hold them in a decentralized wallet. Why should you use platforms that people don't know much about and which have no reputation. Handle financial matters sensitively and don't put your money in a place that you can lose. If you are just posting here for an advice then I would suggest you to use top tier platforms. Or if you are here to promote any platform then I would tell you to stop it.
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bull_bitNewbie
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#20Feb 1, 2019, 05:49 AM
I never noticed it also. I just go straight reading his post. But honestly, if you never pointed it out, I would never also be aware that the whole thing is a scam. I would definitely waste my time researching about the site, when its useless from the start. However, for you OP, if that is your strategy of promoting your site, that's not only ruining your own site, but you are also convincing others to be mindful of your future posts since anytime, you can be negatively tagged because you are not just trying to deceive us, but you are also putting us in a trap where our money will be put at risk. I hope newbies won't fall to this.
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