#withdrawal-issues
25 questions tagged with #withdrawal-issues
My 'broker' FXChoice is demanding a 'fund velocity fee' to release my profits. Is this legit?
Ok so I've been trading with FXChoice for a few months now, thinking I was making some decent progress. They were really helpful at the start, my account manager was always available, always pushing me to put in a bit more, saying 'the market's hot'. I put in about 8k USD initially, then another 5k. My account balance shows a good profit, like double what I put in. I tried to withdraw a portion last week, just to test the waters, you know? And now they're saying I need to pay a 'fund velocity fee' because my money has been moving through the system too quickly or something. It sounds completely mad to me. They want like 15% of my balance! I've never heard of such a thing. Is this a common thing with forex brokers, or am i being scammed? I'm in Singapore, and I'm really worried now about getting my money out. What should i do?
My unregulated 'broker' EuroFX is demanding a 'platform migration fee' to release my profits. Scam?
Hey everyone, feeling pretty stupid right now. I got lured into this forex trading thing by some ad on Instagram, and it led me to a 'broker' called EuroFX. At first, everything seemed great. I put in about £2k, and watched my balance grow, supposedly. Then I tried to withdraw a small amount – maybe £500 – just to test the waters. They approved it, but then said I needed to pay a 'platform migration fee' of 15% of my balance before they could process the withdrawal. They're saying they're upgrading their whole system and need this fee to transfer my 'assets' over. This sounds totally fishy to me. Has anyone heard of this before? Is this even a real thing in forex trading? I'm worried I'm about to lose everything.
My unregulated broker, 'ProFX Markets', wants a 'due diligence fee' to release my profits. Scam or legit?
Hi everyone, I'm really panicking here. I've been trading forex with a broker called 'ProFX Markets' for about six months and actually made some decent money, or so I thought. My account shows a profit of around $15,000 USD after starting with about $2,000. I initiated a withdrawal last week, just a partial one, like $5,000, to see how it works. Now they're telling me I need to pay a 'due diligence fee' of $1,200 before they can process the withdrawal. They said it's for 'international compliance checks' and 'to ensure fund legality'. They claim it's a standard procedure for large withdrawals to non-local banks. I've sent them everything they asked for, ID, utility bills, bank statements, etc. My 'account manager' is really pushing me to pay it quickly, saying the market is volatile and I should secure my funds. It sounds suspicious, but what if it's real? I don't wanna lose my profits. Anyone else encountered this with ProFX Markets or other unregulated brokers?
My 'broker' told me my account is 'under investigation' after a withdrawal request. Is this normal?
Hi everyone, I'm feeling sick to my stomach about this. I started trading with this online platform about six months ago, after seeing an ad. My initial investments were small, then I put in about 4k AUD which seemed to grow really fast. Like unbelievably fast. I've been trying to withdraw some of my 'profits' – just 1.5k AUD to test the waters – for the past week. First, they just ignored my requests. Now, I finally got an email saying my account is 'under investigation for suspicious trading activity' because of 'unusual profit fluctuations'. They said I can't withdraw anything until it's cleared, and implied it could take weeks, maybe even months. They didn't ask for any money directly yet, but it feels off. My partner thinks it's a scam. Is this a common tactic? What can I even do being in Australia?
My 'broker' is asking for a 'capital gains tax pre-payment' to release my profits. Scam or normal?
Alright, so I (i guess stupidly, looking back) got involved with this online trading platform, 'ApexTrade Global', after seeing some ads on social media. They were super pushy at first, promised insane returns on crypto and forex. I put in a bit of money, then another chunk, and somehow, it actually *looked* like i was making profits really quickly. Logged into the platform and my balance was showing a low five-figure sum, which felt surreal. Now, I tried to withdraw some of it, maybe like a quarter of the balance. And surprise, surprise, they're telling me I can't. They sent me an email saying before any funds can be released, I need to pay a "capital gains tax pre-payment" directly to them. They're saying it's standard procedure for international gains. My heart sank, tbh. It feels like a trap. Is this a thing? Do legit brokers ask you to pay your tax to *them* before you can withdraw? I'm in Halifax, Canada, and I've never heard of anything like this. My stomach's in knots.
My 'broker' FXChoice is asking for a 'profit protection deposit' to release my crypto profits. Is this a new scam?
Hi everyone, I'm feeling really anxious right now. I put about 4,000 USD into what I thought was a legitimate crypto trading platform after seeing some ads on social media. It was through a 'broker' called FXChoice. Initially, things seemed fine, and I even saw my portfolio grow pretty quickly. When I tried to initiate a withdrawal of my profits, they said I needed to pay a 'profit protection deposit' first. They're saying it's to 'safeguard' my earnings from market fluctuations during the transfer process and that I'll get it back right after the withdrawal clears. This sounds really fishy to me. I've already invested a fair bit, and now they're asking for more money just to get my own funds out? Has anyone else encountered this specific tactic? Is this a standard procedure I'm somehow not aware of, or another one of these elaborate scams? Really hoping for some clarity here. I'm in Singapore, if that helps.
My 'broker' is demanding a 'compliance declaration fee' to withdraw profits. Is this legit or a new scam?
Hey everyone, I'm feeling really stupid right now. I got into forex trading a few months ago after seeing some ads on Instagram. It seemed easy enough, and I _thought_ I was making pretty good money with this broker called OptionStarsGlobal. I put in about £2k initially and my account dashboard showed it growing to nearly £10k. So I tried to withdraw some profits, just £1k to test the waters, and everything immediately stopped. First, they emailed me saying there was a 'temporary system issue', then nothing. I chased them for a week, and now today, they hit me with this email saying I owe a 'compliance declaration fee' of £500 before they can process *any* withdrawal. They're saying it's for 'regulatory cross-border transaction compliance'. This sounds fishy, but I really want my money, even just the initial £2k. Has anyone heard of this before? Is this a standard thing or have I been scammed?
My unregulated broker, 'ProFX Markets', is demanding a 'platform maintenance fee' to release my profits. Scam?
Hi everyone, I'm feeling really stressed about this. I've been trading with a platform called 'ProFX Markets' for about six months now. Everything seemed fine, I even made some decent profits, like mid-four figures. When I tried to withdraw my money last week, they approved the request but then it just sat there, pending. Today, I got an email saying I need to pay a 'platform maintenance fee' of around 15% of my withdrawal amount before they can process it. They say it's because of upgrades to their trading infrastructure. This just feels really fishy to me. I'm in Ireland, and I'm pretty sure they're not regulated here or anywhere reputable. Has anyone else encountered this? Is this a standard thing or am I getting scammed? I really need this money back.
My 'broker' is asking for a 'risk deposit' to withdraw funds after I turned a profit. Scam or standard?
Hi everyone, Feeling really dumb right now. I got into forex trading after seeing some ads on social media. This 'broker' platform looked pretty slick, said it was based in the UK, but I never actually checked if it was regulated. I started with a small amount, maybe €500, and actually made some decent profit over a few weeks, mostly because this 'account manager' was giving me signals. Now I'm sitting on like €3k in my account, which feels huge for me. So I tried to withdraw a chunk of it, about €1000, to see if it was real. But then I got this email saying to process the withdrawal, I need to pay a "risk deposit" of 10% of my total profit. They're saying it's to cover market volatility during the transfer and ensure I'm a serious investor. It sounds super suspicious now that I'm trying to explain it. Is this a common practice with brokers, especially when you're withdrawing profits? Or have I just fallen headfirst into a classic scam? Any advice on what to do next would be a lifesaver. I'm afraid I've lost everything. Sophie.
My unregulated forex broker froze my account, saying I need 'profit tax' to withdraw. What's next?
Hi everyone, I'm feeling sick to my stomach. I started trading forex with an online broker called EuroFX a few months ago. Everything seemed fine, even made some decent profits – nothing wild, maybe about 8k USD equivalent. When I tried to withdraw a portion of it last week, they approved the request initially, then a couple of days later I got an email saying my account was 'under review' due to 'large profits'. Now they're telling me I need to pay a 'profit tax' directly to them, equal to 15% of my total profit, before they can release any funds. My account is totally frozen, can't even see my balance anymore. I'm in Bloemfontein, and I put in most of my savings. Has anyone dealt with EuroFX or a similar situation? Is this 'profit tax' even a real thing? I'm so worried I've lost everything.
My account with EuropeFX was 'frozen' after I tried to withdraw, they're demanding a 'trade audit fee' now. Help?
Hey everyone, I'm really panicking here. I started trading forex with EuropeFX a few months back, saw some decent profits, nothing crazy, ya know? I thought it was all legit. So last week, I tried to make my first withdrawal, about 3,500 EUR. Everything seemed fine, then two days later, I got an email saying my account was 'frozen due to suspicious trading activity' and that I needed to pay a 'trade audit fee' of 1,200 EUR to unfreeze it and process my withdrawal. I'm in Singapore, and I've heard about the MAS warnings for unregulated brokers, but I stupidly went with them anyway because the salesperson was super persistent and made it sound so easy. I've already paid in about 5,000 EUR in total across a few deposits, mostly via credit card. Is this 'audit fee' just another trick to get more money out of me? Should I pay it? I'm so scared I've lost everything. Any advice would be really appreciated.
My 'broker' FXChoice wants a 'profit and loss reconciliation fee' to release funds. Is this a new scam tactic?
Hey everyone, i'm really losing hope here. i got involved with this broker, FXChoice, last year after seeing some really flashy ads about high returns on crypto CFDs. stupid of me, i know. i started with a small amount, then they pressured me to put in more, saying i needed a bigger 'capital base' to really see the profits. i ended up putting in a significant chunk of my savings, like, low five figures USD. Now i'm trying to withdraw, and it's been a nightmare. first, they ignored my requests, then they told me i needed to pay a 'tax clearance fee', which i questioned. now they're saying there's a 'profit and loss reconciliation fee' that needs to be paid before any withdrawal can be processed, to 'balance the books' for their regulators. they even sent me what looked like a professional invoice. my gut is screaming this is another trick to get more money out of me. this is stressing me out so much, i can't sleep. has anyone encountered this specific fee from FXChoice or another unregulated broker? what are my options? I'm in Singapore so i'm not sure if the MAS can even help with offshore brokers.
My unregulated broker, 'TradeWise Solutions', is demanding a 'compliance audit fee' to release my profits. Scam?
Okay, so I got into forex trading a few months ago, found this broker called 'TradeWise Solutions' online. Seemed legit at first, the platform looked professional, and I even made some decent 'profits'. I've put in about £7,000 in total over a few deposits. Now I wanted to withdraw £3,500 of my 'profits' plus some of my initial capital, and they're suddenly hitting me with this 'compliance audit fee' they say I need to pay before they can process *any* withdrawal. It's about £1,200. They're saying it's for 'international regulatory review' because my funds are coming from a 'high-yield account'. I feel like I'm getting played. I've never heard of this before. Is this a common thing with forex brokers, or am I just being scammed? I tried looking them up on the FCA register and couldn't find them, which is a huge red flag now that I think about it. What should I do here? Should I pay it? I'm in Liverpool, UK, and really worried about losing my savings.
My unregulated forex broker, 'InvestPulse Pro', is demanding a 'commission reversal fee'. Scam?
hi everyone, i'm feeling pretty sick to my stomach about this. about two months ago i got into forex trading after seeing some really flashy ads on instagram. ended up with this broker called 'InvestPulse Pro' – yeah, i know, red flag one, it's unregulated. everything seemed okay for a bit, i actually saw some profits on their platform, nothing crazy but enough to feel good. tried to withdraw like 3,000 euros last week and they're saying i owe a 'commission reversal fee' because my trades generated too much profit compared to their internal metrics. like, what? never heard of such a thing. is this a new trick or am i just completely screwed? i'm in amsterdam, btw, so thinking if i need to talk to someone here regarding this.
My 'broker' EuroFX is demanding a 'regulatory compliance bond' to release my profits. Scam?
Hi everyone, I really need some advice here. I started trading forex with a company called EuroFX a few months ago after seeing an ad on social media. Everything seemed fine, i mean, i was making some pretty decent profits based on what my 'account manager' told me. I wasn't really trying to withdraw at first, just watching my 'balance' grow. But now, I tried to pull out about $3,000, and they're saying I need to pay a 'regulatory compliance bond' of 15% of my total account balance before they can process the withdrawal. They're telling me it's standard procedure for international transfers and that it's fully refundable once the withdrawal clears. It feels really off, you know? They just keep saying it's for 'my own protection'. I'm based in Durban, South Africa, and I've already put in a fair bit of money. Has anyone dealt with this kind of thing before? Is this a normal part of online trading, or am I getting scammed?
My unregulated forex broker, 'ApexMarkets', is suddenly demanding hefty 'AML Fees' to process my withdrawal. What now?
Hi everyone, I'm feeling pretty desperate right now. About two months ago, I started trading forex with a broker called 'ApexMarkets' after seeing some really promising ads on social media. They were super responsive at first, and my 'account manager' even seemed legit. I put in about 3000 EUR, and on paper, my account steadily grew to over 10,000 EUR. I thought I was golden, you know? So I tried to withdraw some of the profit, just 2000 EUR to see if it works. That's when things went south. They're telling me I need to pay a 15% 'Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Fee' upfront, directly to a crypto wallet, before they can release ANY funds. They say it's standard procedure for large withdrawals and that it's to comply with 'international financial regulations.' I've never heard of this before. I'm in Amsterdam, and I've checked with my bank, but they're not familiar with such a fee. Is this a common thing, or am I being scammed? What can I do?
My unregulated broker, 'TradeGain Pro', is demanding a 'platform maintenance fee' to release my profits. Help?
Hey everyone, i'm feeling really stupid right now. i got pulled into some forex trading after seeing an ad on Facebook. This company, called 'TradeGain Pro', looked pretty legit at first glance, like they had all the charts and stuff on their platform. The 'account manager' was super pushy but also really friendly, always calling me, even late at night here in Ajman. I invested about $4,500 total over a couple of months, thinking I was making good money. My account balance was showing like $12,000. Now, when i tried to withdraw, they're suddenly saying i need to pay a 'platform maintenance fee' of 15% of my total balance *before* any withdrawal can be processed. It's like $1,800! They're saying it's in their T&Cs, which I honestly didn't read super closely, my bad. I'm getting really worried this is a scam. Has anyone encountered 'TradeGain Pro' or this 'maintenance fee' trick before? What can I do? I'm so desperate to get my money back, or at least my initial investment.
My unregulated forex broker is suddenly demanding a 'dormancy fee' to release my funds. What now?
Hey everyone, I'm honestly at my wit's end here. About a year and a half ago, I put some money into a forex platform that was recommended by a friend-of-a-friend. It wasn't a huge amount, about 3,000 euros, mostly just dabbling. I got busy with work and kinda forgot about it for a while, honestly. Yesterday, I finally remembered it and tried to log in to see what was up. The platform, which I now realize is totally unregulated (no mention of BaFin or anything like that, kinda kicking myself for not checking sooner), said my account was 'inactive' and that to reactivate it and withdraw my balance (which they claim is now over 5,000 euros, lol, probably fake anyway), I need to pay a 'dormancy fee' of 800 euros. This sounds like such a load of rubbish. I haven't paid anything yet. Has anyone encountered this specific 'dormancy fee' tactic? Is there any way to actually get my initial deposit back, or am I just out of luck here? Feeling really stupid for falling for this, ugh.
Deposited with a shady CFD broker, now they're asking for 'liquidation fees' to withdraw profits?
Okay, so I got into CFD trading a few months back. Met this 'account manager' on Telegram, seemed legitimate enough at first. He kept pushing this broker called `PrimeEquityTrade` (not regulated anywhere I could find, rookie mistake, I know). Everything was great, my account 'grew' like crazy, showing insane profits. I put in about $8k USD over a couple of months. Now, I tried to withdraw a small portion, like $1k, just to see. And boom, they hit me with a 'liquidation fee' of 15% of my total account balance. They said it's 'standard procedure' for closing profitable positions and accessing funds. I really need this money back. It's my savings. Is this a common scam tactic? Has anyone faced this before with `PrimeEquityTrade` or similar platforms? What can I do? I'm in Singapore, if that matters. My bank is DBS.
IronFX offshore won't let me withdraw my profits – just keeps asking for more 'compliance fees'?
Hey everyone, I'm feeling really stupid right now. I signed up with IronFX offshore after seeing some ads and they looked legit at first. I started with a small deposit, like $500, and actually made some decent profits trading crypto CFDs. When I tried to withdraw a few thousand dollars, they froze my account and said I violated some AML/KYC rules. Now, they're demanding a 'compliance fee' of 15% of my profit before they'll process any withdrawal. It sounds super dodgy but they have all my initial deposit and my profits. What do I do? Is this a standard thing with brokers or am I being conned? I'm in Darwin, Australia, and I've heard about ASIC but I'm not sure if they can even help with an offshore broker. Any advice would be so appreciated, I'm really panicking.
My 'broker' 24Options denied my withdrawal due to 'unmet bonus terms' - is this a scam?
Hi everyone, I'm feeling so sick to my stomach right now. I signed up with a broker called 24Options a few months back, saw their ads online promising good returns. They offered a pretty sweet 100% bonus on my initial deposit – I put in a decent amount, almost all my savings, like 4,000 euros. The account manager was super nice, always calling to 'help' me trade. Now, I wanted to withdraw some of my profits, maybe about 2,500 euros, just to make sure it was legit. But when I tried, the withdrawal was denied. They sent an email saying I haven't met the 'bonus terms and conditions' and need to trade a lot more volume before I can take anything out. They're saying I need to hit like, a 30x turnover on the bonus amount! That's impossible! I feel so stupid for falling for this. Is this a common scam? Can I do anything to get my money back, or is it just gone? I'm in Lyon, France, so not sure who to even report it to here. Any advice would be so appreciated.
Lost everything on SBlock-Trade.Tech after a Facebook ad. Any real recovery chances?
Feeling pretty gutted right now. I saw an ad on Facebook for SBlock-Trade.Tech, looked legit, decent returns posted, seemed too good to be true but I thought I'd give it a shot with a small amount. Ended up putting in a fair bit more over a month or so after seeing the profits supposedly roll in. Then, trying to withdraw, they hit me with some 'withdrawal tax' and 'KYC verification fees'. Now my account's frozen and support just ignores me. I've lost about 8k GBP, which is my entire savings. I've reported it to Action Fraud here in the UK, but honestly, I don't hold out much hope. Has anyone dealt with these SBlock-Trade guys? What are the actual chances of getting anything back? I keep seeing these 'recovery services' online but they sound like another scam themselves.
My 'copy trading' platform, Swift Gains, isn't letting me withdraw funds. Am I stuck?
Hey everyone, feeling pretty low right now. I got lured into this copy trading platform called 'Swift Gains' a few months back. Saw all these amazing returns from some 'pro traders' they showcased, thought it was a legit way to dip my toes into forex without knowing much myself. Started with a small deposit, then put in more, in total about $8,000. For a while, the numbers on my dashboard looked great, like I was making some serious coin. But when I tried to withdraw a significant amount last week, citing like 'system maintenance' and 'verification holds.' Now they're saying I need to deposit *more* funds to 'unlock' my full withdrawal. This feels super sketchy. I've sent like, five emails, and just keep getting boilerplate responses. Am I completely screwed here? Is there anything I can do to get my money back from these guys? I didn't see them regulated anywhere, fwiw, which is a HUGE red flag in hindsight.
My unregulated MT5 broker, 'TradeVista Pro', just locked my trading account. Are my funds gone?
Feeling totally gutted right now. I put about 7,000 USD, which is a lot for me, into this broker called 'TradeVista Pro' after seeing some really good payouts on social media. They were using the MetaTrader 5 platform, which I thought meant they were legit, you know? For a few weeks, everything was fine, I saw some good 'profits' accumulate in my account. But when I tried to initiate my first withdrawal last week, maybe 2k, they just locked my whole account. I can't log in, can't see anything. I've sent emails, tried their chat, nothing. Just silence. I'm in Ras Al Khaimah, and i'm not sure who to even talk to here. Has anyone dealt with this kind of MT5 broker locking accounts before? Is there any way to get my money back at all, or should I just accept it as a really harsh lesson?
My 'copy trading' returns on EuroFX vanished, now they're asking for more to withdraw. Scam?
Bonjour everyone. I'm feeling so stupid right now, like a complete fool. I got into this 'copy trading' thing with a platform called EuroFX. Saw all these amazing returns from some 'master trader' they showcased on their site, thought I'd finally caught a break. I started with a small deposit, like 200 euros, and it actually grew super fast, on paper anyway. Pretty quickly, I put in more, about 3,000 euros in total, from my savings. My account showed like 8,000 euros profit after a few weeks, it was exhilarating. But then, when I tried to withdraw just 500 euros, suddenly my 'master trader' had a bunch of losing trades. All my profits disappeared overnight. EuroFX support then told me I needed to 'deposit more capital to cover margin requirements' if I wanted to unlock my account for withdrawal. This sounds incredibly fishy to me. Has anyone else experienced this with EuroFX or similar copy trading platforms? Is my money gone? What can I even do from France?