#withdrawal-scam
14 questions tagged with #withdrawal-scam
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?
Binary Options broker 'BinaryTradePro' just froze my account and is demanding a 'premium subscription fee' to unfreeze it for withdrawal. Scam or legit?
Hi everyone, I'm feeling sick to my stomach right now. I got into binary options trading a few months back, thought I was doing pretty well, you know, some small wins, reinvesting. This platform, BinaryTradePro, seemed okay at first. I'd put in about £7,000 over a few deposits, mostly through my Revolut card, thinking it was safer. Now I tried to withdraw a decent chunk, about £4,500, because honestly, I needed the cash. And they just froze my account. No warning. Then I get this email saying my account is 'inactive' due to 'insufficient trading volume' and to unfreeze it and process any withdrawal, I need to pay a 'premium subscription fee' of £1,200. Is this normal? My gut says scam, but I'm desperate to get my money out. What should I do? I'm in Glasgow, UK, btw.
CapstoneTraders blocking my withdrawal after a month of 'technical issues', what gives?
Hey everyone, i'm feeling so stupid right now. About two months ago I found CapstoneTraders.com, looked pretty legit on the surface, professional website, chat support that actually answered questions initially. I put in about €7,500 after they showed me some really impressive 'paper' profits with crypto trades. They said they were based out of London, but their registration info was super vague. After a few weeks, I tried to withdraw a small amount, like €500, just to test the waters. That was over a month ago. Now, every time I try, it's 'technical issues', 'system upgrades', 'high volume'. I keep getting messages saying my account is 'under review' or that there's a 'blockchain congestion'. It's always something. My account balance shows a huge profit, like double what I put in, but I can't touch it. I've tried live chat, emails, they just give me the runaround or stop responding. Is this what I think it is? What can I even do from Germany? Any advice is welcome.
My binary options broker is demanding an 'account verification fee' to release my small profit, is this a scam?
Hey everyone, feeling really stupid right now. I got into binary options trading a few months ago after seeing some ads, figured I'd try a small amount to see how it goes. I started with like 500 quid, and after a couple of 'successful' trades (mostly thanks to an 'account manager' who kept pushing me), my balance is showing about 2,500. I tried to withdraw a small profit, like 500, just to test the waters, and now the broker is saying I need to pay an "account verification fee" of 300 euros before they can process *any* withdrawal. They're saying it's for 'international compliance'. This sounds really fishy to me. I mean, they never mentioned this fee when I signed up. Is this a common thing? Or have I been completely played? What should I do? I'm in Dublin, and I used my Revolut card to deposit, if that helps.
My 'broker' is now asking for a 'security fund' to unfreeze my account for withdrawal. Legit or scam?
Hey everyone, I'm really panicking here. I got into some online trading a few months ago through a platform I found on Instagram, thinking I could make some extra cash. Everything seemed fine, I even saw some 'profits' building up in my account. But when I tried to withdraw a small amount last week, my account got immediately frozen. Now, their 'support agent' is telling me I need to deposit a "security fund" of about 15% of my balance to prove I'm a legitimate investor and unlock the withdrawals. They say it's for 'anti-money laundering' compliance. I'm in Al Ain, and this whole thing feels really off. I've already put in about 8,000 USD and I'm terrified of losing it all. Has anyone encountered this specific 'security fund' demand? What do I even do?
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' EuroFX is demanding a 'regulatory compliance fee' to release my withdrawal. Scam?
Okay, so I got into this online trading thing a few months back, through a referral from someone I met on a social media group – they seemed legit, always posting about their 'wins'. I started with EuroFX, invested a few thousand, and things looked good, my account balance grew pretty fast. I thought I was really smart, lol. Anyway, I tried to withdraw some of the profits last week, just to test the waters, right? And now they're saying I need to pay a 'regulatory compliance fee' before they can process the withdrawal. They sent me some official-looking document, but it just looks like a PDF someone made up. It's about 8% of my total account balance. I'm based in Pretoria, South Africa, and I'm really starting to panic. Is this a new scam? Or is this actually a thing with brokers sometimes? I'm so scared I've lost everything.
My unregulated broker, FXChoice, says I need to pay a 'risk management fee' to withdraw profits. Is this legit?
Hi everyone, I'm feeling so sick to my stomach right now. I've been trading with a platform called FXChoice for about six months. I started with a small amount, maybe €500, and they assigned me an account manager who seemed really helpful. He kept pushing me to invest more, showing me 'guaranteed returns' and how quickly my money was growing. I saw my balance go up to almost €8,000, which felt amazing. Now, I've tried to withdraw some of it, like €2,000, to pay off some bills. But suddenly, the account manager is saying I need to pay a 'risk management fee' of 15% of my balance to 'secure the withdrawal' because it's such a large amount. He said it's standard procedure for international transfers and that it's fully refundable once the withdrawal clears. He even sent me an official-looking document, but it just feels so wrong. I'm scared I'm losing everything. Has anyone encountered this with FXChoice or any other broker? What should I do?
My 'broker' is asking for a 'proof of liquidity' deposit to release my funds. Is this even a real thing?
Hey everyone, I'm feeling sick to my stomach right now. I've been trading with a company called EuroFX for the last few months, and honestly, things seemed okay at first. I put in about 5,000 euros, and according to their platform, I've made some decent profit, bringing my balance to around 18,000 euros. I tried to withdraw 10,000 euros last week, and they're now telling me I need to deposit an additional 'proof of liquidity' fund of 3,500 euros to unlock my withdrawal. They said it's a 'standard regulatory requirement' before large transfers. It sounds completely fishy to me. I'm in Toulouse, France. Has anyone encountered this before? Is this a genuine thing or am I being scammed?
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 asking for a 'regulatory compliance fee' to release funds. Is this common practice or a scam?
Hi everyone, I'm really worried. I've been trading with an online platform I found through an ad, they don't seem to be regulated by MAS or anything similar here in Singapore. I put in about 5k SGD over a few months and actually saw some decent 'profits' in my account, or so I thought. When I tried to withdraw a few hundred last week, they said I needed to pay a 'regulatory compliance fee' first, something like 10% of my total account balance, before any withdrawals can be processed. They're saying it's to meet international anti-money laundering standards. This sounds super fishy to me. I've never heard of this before from a real broker. My gut is telling me it's a scam, but part of me is holding onto hope. Has anyone encountered this specific fee? Is this a new thing or am I just getting played?
My 'broker' OptionsStarsGlobal wants a 'premium account upgrade' to enable withdrawals. Scam?
Bonjour everyone, feeling pretty stupid right now, but hoping someone can help. I got into some online trading a few months ago after seeing an ad on social media. It was for OptionsStarsGlobal, and the 'broker' seemed really helpful at first. I put in a small amount, then a bit more, and my account balance actually looked really good, like 50k euros. When I tried to withdraw a few thousand, they told me I needed to 'upgrade' to a 'premium account' first to activate the withdrawal feature. It costs like 2500 euros. They say it's standard procedure for high-value accounts. This sounds really off to me, but I'm also desperate to get my money. Has anyone dealt with this with OptionsStarsGlobal or another broker? Is this a common scam tactic or legit?
My 'broker' OptionsTradePro wants a 'security hold release fee'. Is this another scam tactic?
Hey everyone, I'm really at my wit's end here. I invested a decent amount, like in the low five figures, with OptionsTradePro after a guy reached out to me on LinkedIn. Seemed super professional, showed me 'profits' that looked amazing on their platform. When I tried to withdraw a chunk of it last week, they approved it, but then a day later, I got an email saying my funds are on a 'security hold' and I need to pay a 'security hold release fee' of about 10% of my total balance to get my money. They're saying it's for 'international transfer protocols' and 'AML compliance'. I'm in Chicago, and I've never heard of anything like this. I already put in about $12k. Is this legit? Or am I being played for more money? I'm so scared I'm gonna lose everything. Any advice on what to do next would be a lifesaver. I'm afraid to pay it, but also afraid not to and lose what I already put in.
My 'broker' EuroFX just introduced a 'withdrawal verification fee'. Is this a new scam tactic?
I'm feeling so sick to my stomach right now. I put a fair bit of money, about 8,000 euros, into EuroFX a few months back. I thought I was being really smart, you know? They had a slick website, good English support, all the usual stuff. They even bragged about being regulated, but I didn't dig too deep, my fault completely there I guess. I made some decent profits, or so I thought – my account balance was showing over 15,000 euros. Last week, I tried to withdraw 5,000 euros. It's for a new start; my husband lost his job. But now they're saying I need to pay a 'withdrawal verification fee' of 1,200 euros before they can process it. They claim it's a new regulatory thing. This sounds fishy, doesn't it? I've never heard of such a fee before. Is this legit or am I being scammed again?