#broker-disputes
10 questions tagged with #broker-disputes
Quotex just closed my account with profits inside, demanding a 're-registration fee' to withdraw. Scam?
Hey everyone, I'm feeling sick to my stomach right now. I've been trading on Quotex for a few months, mostly binary options, and after a rough start, I actually managed to make some decent profits, about 12k USD. I put in a withdrawal request last week, and today I got an email saying my account was 'irregularly terminated due to system security protocols.' They said I need to pay a 're-registration fee' of 15% of my balance to 're-activate' the account and then I can withdraw. It sounds completely fishy, but they're holding all my money. I'm based in Dublin, and I honestly don't know what to do. I've tried live chat, but it's just canned responses. Has anyone else dealt with this with Quotex or similar platforms? Is this a known scam tactic? What are my options, if any, to get my money back?
My 'broker' is asking for a 'risk assessment fee' to release my crypto. Is this a new scam tactic?
Hey everyone, feeling totally lost here. Got sucked into this crypto trading thing, thought I was doing great, seeing nice 'profits' on their platform. Everything seemed fine until I tried to withdraw a significant amount, about five figures. Now, they're suddenly saying I need to pay a 'risk assessment fee' before they can process the withdrawal. They sent me a super official-looking document, said it's for 'regulatory compliance' because it's a large transaction and they need to re-evaluate my risk profile. I've put a lot of my savings into this, and I'm really starting to panic. Has anyone heard of this before? Is this legit, or am I just being strung along? I'm worried if I pay this, there'll just be another fee after that. Any advice would be huge right now.
My 'broker' EuroFX is demanding a 'tax clearance certificate' to release my profits. Scam?
Hey everyone, feeling pretty desperate here. I've been trading forex with a platform called EuroFX for a few months, and honestly, things were looking really good. I'd put in about 15k USD over time, and my account balance was showing significant profits – like, nearly 30k total. I decided to try and withdraw a portion of it, maybe 5k, just to see if it worked. That was last week. Now, they're telling me I need to pay for a 'tax clearance certificate' from some 'international tax authority' before they can process *any* withdrawal. They sent me an official-looking document with a bunch of jargon, saying it's required for large international transfers and that I need to pay them directly for this certificate. It's a few thousand dollars. This sounds completely off to me. I've never heard of a broker asking for this. My friend, who trades with Capitec, said his broker never asked for anything like this. Is this a new regulation I somehow missed, or am I being completely scammed? I'm worried sick, all my savings are tied up.
My 'broker' demands a 'liquidity assurance fee' to withdraw profits. Is this legit or am I being scammed?
Hey everyone, I'm feeling really stupid right now, could use some advice. I got into forex trading late last year after seeing some ads on Instagram. This 'broker' platform looked legit, had a decent interface, and my 'account manager' was super attentive. I put in about $2,000 to start, and they kept showing me these amazing 'profits' on my dashboard. It went up to like $15k really fast. So, I tried to withdraw a portion, like $3,000, just to see if it works. But now they're saying I need to pay a "liquidity assurance fee" of $1,500 before they can process the withdrawal. They say it's to ensure market stability and prove I'm a serious trader, and that it's fully refundable once the withdrawal clears. It sounds really fishy to me, but I also don't want to lose the $15k if it's actually real. I'm based in Joburg, and I used my local bank for the deposit. Has anyone heard of this before? What should I do? I'm so stressed out.
My 'broker' IronFX offshore is demanding a 'platform license fee' before I can withdraw my profits. Scam?
Hey everyone, I'm in a really tough spot and hoping someone here can offer some insight. About six months ago, I got into forex trading after seeing some ads online. A guy contacted me from what he said was IronFX offshore, and they seemed pretty professional at first. I started with a small deposit, and my 'portfolio' grew pretty fast, like ridiculously fast. I tried to withdraw some of my profits last week – about 8k USD – because I needed the money for something urgent. They processed the request, but then I got an email saying I needed to pay a 'platform license fee' of around 1.5k USD before the withdrawal could be released. They're saying it's standard procedure for high-profit withdrawals on their platform. This sounds super dodgy to me. Has anyone heard of this kind of fee before? Is IronFX offshore even a real broker, or did I get played? Feeling really stupid right now.
My 'broker' EuroFX is demanding a 'fund verification fee' to release my withdrawal. Is this legit?
Hey everyone, Feeling pretty lost and stressed right now. I invested a decent amount, low five figures, with a broker called EuroFX a few months ago after seeing some really impressive returns on their platform. Everything seemed fine, my 'profits' were growing, and I thought I was doing great. Last week, I tried to withdraw some of my profits – not even the full amount, just a portion – and suddenly they're telling me I need to pay a 'fund verification fee' first. They say it's to confirm the origin of the funds before they can process the withdrawal due to 'international banking regulations'. They're asking for about 10% of my total balance, which is a lot for me right now, especially after putting in so much already. Is this a normal thing? I've never heard of a fee like this from any legitimate bank or broker. My gut is screaming scam, but I'm desperate to get my money back. Has anyone encountered this specific 'fund verification fee' before? What should I do?
My 'broker' is demanding a 'risk premium insurance' to release my profits. Is this legit?
Okay, so I'm in a bit of a bind here and feeling pretty stupid tbh. I got into this crypto trading thing a few months back through an ad on social media. Everything seemed fine, I put in a bit of money, and then they showed me these 'profits'. Looked good on paper, like over 20k Euro. When I tried to withdraw, they suddenly hit me with this new requirement: a 'risk premium insurance' fee. They say it's to protect my funds during transfer because the amount is so large. They want about 10% of my 'profits' upfront before they'll process anything. I've already put in a few grand, and I'm really worried about losing it all. My gut says this is a scam, but what if it's not and I'm just missing out? Has anyone else encountered this 'risk premium insurance' demand from a broker? I'm in Nice, France, if that helps. What should I do?
My 'broker' is demanding a 'premium withdrawal fee' to release my profits. Is this a new scam tactic?
Okay, so I've been dabbling in forex for a few months, mostly through an online 'broker' that my friend recommended. Started small, put in about 2k euros. Then they called me, a guy named 'Mark' with a British accent, seemed legit. He got me to invest more, said there were guaranteed returns, which, looking back, was prob a red flag, right? Anyway, my account shows a decent profit, around 8k now. When I tried to withdraw a few days ago, suddenly Mark says I need to pay a 'premium withdrawal fee' of 15% of my profits, because I'm withdrawing more than 5k and it's a 'special expedited service'. He says it's standard industry practice for larger withdrawals. I've never heard of this. Is this normal? Or am I being played? I'm in Tilburg, nethelands, and tbh I'm getting really nervous.
My 'broker' is asking for a 'risk assessment fee' to release my crypto profits. Is this legit?
Hi everyone, I'm really struggling here. I invested a decent chunk into crypto through a platform that was introduced to me by someone on Instagram, and now I've made some good profits according to my account balance. I tried to withdraw about 7k USD, and the 'support' person told me I need to pay a 'risk assessment fee' of about 15% of my total profit before they can process the withdrawal. They said it's a new regulatory requirement to ensure I'm not a money launderer or something. I've already put in so much money, and I'm terrified of losing it all. It feels like a cash grab. Has anyone else encountered this 'risk assessment fee'? Is this a new scam tactic or is it actually a real thing with crypto brokers? I'm in Edmonton, Canada, and just feeling totally desperate.
My 'broker' is asking for a 'withdrawal authorization fee' to release my crypto profits. Is this legit?
Hey everyone, I'm kinda freaking out here. I've been trading with this broker called EuroFX for a few months now, mostly crypto. I put in about 2k initially, and to my surprise, my account actually grew quite a bit, like low five figures. I was super excited, told my husband this might actually work out. But now, when I try to withdraw the profits, they're suddenly asking for a 'withdrawal authorization fee' – it's like 15% of my balance! They say it's for 'regulatory compliance' and to 'validate the funds for release'. I've never heard of such a thing. My legit bank in France, Crédit Agricole, never asks for a fee *before* a withdrawal. It feels really off, but they keep pressuring me saying if I don't pay it, my funds will be frozen indefinitely. I'm in Lille, France. What should I do? Is this normal for crypto brokers? Or am I being scammed?