I used to believe in dreams. One of the biggest was FIRE — Financial Independence, Retire Early. Like many others, I was captivated by stories of people in their 30s retiring, traveling the world, and living free from financial stress. I thought I had found the ultimate path to freedom. Instead, I walked into the hands of ruthless scammers who almost cost me everything.It started innocently. I joined an online FIRE forum, filled with motivational posts, success stories,...