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was contacted through WhatsApp by someone identifying themselves as “Betty,” claiming to represent a company called “Elfin Hair.” The individual claimed they were recruiting influencers and collaborators for the company. Their messages were long, formal, and scripted, and they repeatedly insisted that all communication must remain on WhatsApp “for transparency and compliance.” They avoided all voice calls despite my attempts to verify their identity. After several conversations, they told me I needed to pay a $160 initiation fee to secure my position in the collaboration. They insisted the payment be made in Bitcoin through Cash App and provided the following Bitcoin address: bc1q3j297s3urpktkvn8rq69e26v3fttrsqyl8n73k They pressured me to send the payment quickly, promising reimbursement after a package arrived or once the collaboration officially began. Their refusal to verify their identity, the insistence on cryptocurrency payment, and the scripted messaging patterns raise strong concerns this is a scam using the name of a legitimate company. I am reporting this incident to warn others and prevent additional victims. I have all WhatsApp screenshots, transaction instructions, and timestamps saved as evidence.