Well before investing such larger amount of money, you should have completely analyzed the project through Whitepaper , founder and team member details with their connecting medias. There is increasing number of scam projects, where many are easily falling on their traps.

Before investing analyze the WP, team member details and join there community and watch their activities, if there is anything fishy you can prevent yourself from cheating.

It's good now you have shared the experience with the project name so others can be aware.