Can't Withdraw Your Trading Money?
You deposited money into a trading platform. Your account appeared to grow. When you tried to withdraw your money, you were asked to pay taxes, verification fees, clearance charges or additional deposits.
How our investigators evaluate your trading case:
Important Reassurance: No recovery is guaranteed. We review your case details confidentially first and explain your realistic legal and tracing options before any commitment.
This Is a Major Warning Sign
Do not send additional money simply because someone says it is required to release your existing funds. Legitimate, regulated brokers never require you to pay separate fees or "taxes" out of pocket to process a withdrawal. Demands for advance fees are the universal hallmark of a trading scam.
Scenarios & Categories
Common Excuses Used to Block Withdrawals
If your broker or account manager has used any of these excuses, your funds are likely being withheld intentionally:
"You Must Pay Capital Gains Tax First"
They claim national tax authorities require a 15% to 25% tax payment before funds can be released. Real brokers simply deduct taxes or report earnings; they never demand advance payments.
"Your Account Needs an Anti-Money Laundering Deposit"
They claim that to comply with AML or international banking rules, you must mirror your balance or send a security deposit from an external bank account.
"You Must Meet a Minimum Trading Volume"
They tell you that you cannot withdraw your money until you trade dozens or hundreds of lots, forcing you to keep risking your capital until it is lost.
Sudden Account Wipeout After Withdrawal Request
Shortly after you request your money, unexpected "losing trades" appear on your account, or high leverage is opened without your consent to wipe out your balance.
Our Methodology
How We Investigate & Trace
We employ forensic ledger reconstruction, subpoena preparation, and direct coordination with exchange compliance desks.
Auditing Payment Gateways & Accounts
We trace the payment methods used to fund your account, including bank wires, credit card processors, and crypto gateways, to locate the receiving merchant entities.
Documenting Chart & Price Manipulation
We compare the platform's price history against real interbank market data to prove that the broker operated a simulated, rigged platform designed to deceive.
Preparing Chargeback & Recall Dossiers
For card and bank payments, we compile comprehensive evidence packages detailing broker fraud, breach of contract, and deceptive billing to support clawbacks.
Regulatory Reporting & Legal Escrow Notice
We submit structured complaints to financial regulatory authorities (such as the CFTC, FCA, or ASIC) and deliver formal notices to merchant processing banks.
Immediate Checklist
What to Do Right Now
What you do in the first hours after discovering a scam significantly impacts the investigability of your case.
Critical Evidence to Preserve
Dangerous Actions to Avoid
Clear Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Transparent answers regarding recovery feasibility, costs, and timelines.
Request Your Free Trading Scam Recovery Evaluation
Submit your details for a preliminary forensic review. Our investigation team evaluates submissions within 24–48 hours at zero cost or obligation.
Next Step:
Based on the information you've provided, the next step is to review the available evidence and determine what recovery options may exist.
Important Honesty Notice:
Important: No legitimate recovery service can guarantee that lost funds will be recovered. Recovery depends on the circumstances, available evidence, payment method, timing and other factors.