Ok. I am not thinking that anyone here is an idiot, I am just trying to explain my position. This whole thing started as from someone offering a "job" main task is subscribe to YouTube sites for $ for each one. Then there are "merchant" tasks that are the trades. The first few were a $250-500 a piece. One time deals. Then the last merchant task (required to become a member) end up being a 3 part trade. 1st - $500, Second - $4000 - $11K. There was a delay on that trade. When it resumed there was another stage added for another $11K. There was a mistake made amongst the group in that trade so everyone in the group lost. But then a recovery trade was brought in, need to add an addition $19K. That trade is a portion of all previous steps in that trade plus the profits earned. (hence the $38K).
So, this has never been heard of?
That's exactly what I've never heard of, but I know that scammers can use various variations in order to extort money from a beginner. But why are you writing about the 38k you need to complete the task? What stage are you at now and how much money have you really lost?