A Nigerian pharmacist named Bello Musa has taken to social media to call out the cryptocurrency gaming platform, Hamster Kombat, after receiving a disappointing payout that did not meet his expectations. The pharmacist, who had resigned from his long-standing job to focus on mining in the platform’s crypto game, expressed his frustration and disappointment with the returns.
Hamster Kombat, which had previously generated considerable interest among players, required over two months of dedication and time from its users before the tokens were disbursed on September 21st. However, the payout left many, including Bello Musa, feeling shortchanged.
Bello Musa, known as @pharm_musa on X (formerly Twitter), publicly vented his frustrations, accusing the platform of being a scam. His post quickly gained traction across social media platforms, sparking a heated discussion about the legitimacy of Hamster Kombat and similar cryptocurrency investment schemes.
In his post, which has since gone viral, Bello shared his emotional distress after quitting his job, where he had built a professional and unblemished career, only to be left disappointed by the minimal returns on his investment in Hamster Kombat. He expressed concern over the impact this has had on his life, including facing ridicule and threats from his former colleagues.
The post reads:
“Dear #Hamster, I resigned from my job where I built a professional & unblemished career over the years in anticipation of huge token from you, only for me to be rewarded peanuts. From where will I start now? The threat from my HOD? Or the mockery I’m facing? Hamster Kombat is indeed nothing but scam! #HMSTRSCAM.
“I’m devastated, emotionally traumatised and with an uncertain future, all due to Hamster’s decision to be selfish.
As for the people mocking me, Man is not God! Insha Allah I’ll get another job. The person that introduced me to #Hamster said that was how Bitcoin started, that all people that sacrificed for bitcoin are now billionaires, I joined not knowing #HamsterKombat is a scam #HMSTR #HMSTRSCAM.”
Bello concluded his message with a stern declaration, stating that he will never forgive Hamster Kombat unless the value of the token reaches 1HMSTR = 100USD. This bold statement has sparked a significant conversation online, with many users weighing in on his situation.
The post has garnered widespread attention, triggering a wave of reactions from supporters, critics, and those within the cryptocurrency community. While some users expressed sympathy for Bello and called out predatory crypto schemes that lure individuals with false promises of wealth, others ridiculed his decision to quit a stable job in pursuit of digital tokens.
The incident has highlighted the risks associated with investing in unverified cryptocurrency schemes and serves as a cautionary tale for others considering similar ventures.
