Dear DS, I think you've missed the business opportunity of a lifetime. 8K for just a username!

I don't know Gemspace although I think it's not the first time I hear that name. Anyway, I would have done the same as you: distrust if something sounds too good to be true, and especially in Telegram.
I'm also receiving scam attempt messages in the App more frequently lately. But I distrust everyone by system, especially if he pretends to be a beautiful Asiatic woman or to have a rich uncle who invested in no matter what successful project.
Thanks for sharing.