Fake Trading Platforms — Warning Signs

Platform red flags

Legitimate US brokers do not cold-contact you on WhatsApp or Telegram. Fake platforms show inflated balances you cannot withdraw.

• •Customer support only via encrypted chat apps
• •Withdrawal requires "verification tax" or "AML fee"
• •Domain registered recently with look-alike branding
• •No SEC or FINRA registration

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