You're not the only one. I got burned many times as did many others. I also didn't get out when these scams were green, thinking they would go higher. Instead, they went red and got redder and redder until I had nothing or next to nothing remaining. I stopped throwing boatloads at this junk. I play options, now, but have just 2-3 positions in OTC stocks, but no more than $200 in most. If I manage to make 10%, i.e., $20, I'll be satisfied.
GL from here going forward.