You didn't get scammed, just like if you bought stock and it tanked you didn't get scammed. You will only make a loss upon selling the coins you purchased, it i

You didn't get scammed, just like if you bought stock and it tanked you didn't get scammed. You will only make a loss upon selling the coins you purchased, it is possible they regain their value over time. Sure your bitcoin bore didn't tell you it could go down as fast as it goes up, but that's on him for not telling you and you for not investigating before investing.