Six of the most common schemes people fall victim to
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The person is directed to a website that “imitates” a brokerage platform. The victim sees an artificial increase in their deposit. The manager convinces them to increase their deposit because “the strategy is working”. When attempting to withdraw funds, the system requests “verification/taxes/fees”. After payment, the platform disappears or blocks access.
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Fraudulent brokers apply bonus terms that prevent withdrawals unless unrealistic trading volume requirements are met. These conditions are often hidden or introduced after funds are deposited.
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Victims are shown balances in wallets or accounts that appear functional but are fully controlled by scammers. Funds displayed on the interface do not exist on any legitimate blockchain or financial system.
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After initial verification, victims are repeatedly asked to submit additional documents. Each new request delays withdrawals and may be paired with demands for further payments.
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The trading interface displays fabricated charts, trades, and profits. No real market activity takes place, and all results are manually controlled by the fraudulent operator.
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Scammers claim funds are temporarily frozen due to liquidity issues, market conditions, or compliance reviews. The freeze is used to pressure victims into sending additional money.