#digital-signature-fee

My 'broker' is asking for a 'digital signature verification fee' to release my crypto. Scam or legit?

Salam everyone, I'm kinda freaking out here. I got into crypto trading a few months ago, recommended by someone I met online, thought it was legit. Managed to make a decent profit, low five figures, which was a huge deal for me. But now, when I try to withdraw my funds, my 'broker' is saying I need to pay a 'digital signature verification fee' of about 10% of my total balance. They're saying it's for compliance and security to verify the withdrawal. I've already sent them all my KYC docs, bank statements, everything. This feels really off, another fee out of nowhere. I've read about 'tax clearance' and 'liquidity' fees, but this one's new to me. Is this a common thing in crypto withdrawals, or am I getting played? I just want my money back.