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Feed analysis
Compare claimed ticks to public feeds.
Binary options
All-or-nothing products stacked against users
Binary options scams use manipulated ticks and payout denials after crypto funding.
Binary options fraud
Platforms offer fast call/put trades with alleged fixed payouts.
Price feeds may be internal, disconnected from live markets.
Playbook
- 01
Demo wins
Demo accounts show unrealistic success.
- 02
Live switch
Real deposits via crypto once victim is confident.
- 03
Payout denial
Verification loops when victim is net positive.
Signs
- Banned in your country yet targeting you
- Chart freezes during expiry
- Bonus terms void withdrawals
Flows
Crypto inflows mirror other offshore broker scams.
- — Shared wallets with forex scam brands
- — Small early withdrawals
Evidence
- Trade history exports
- Deposit TXIDs
- Terms of service PDFs
Investigation
02
Tracing
Map treasury wallets.
Now
- 01Stop trading
- 02Document account ID
- 03Avoid fee-based unlock offers
Never provide a seed phrase, private key, or authentication code to anyone claiming they can recover funds—including parties who contact you unsolicited. Legitimate investigators do not need wallet secrets to begin a case review.
Frequently asked questions
Are binary options always scams?
Many offshore platforms targeting retail are deceptive regardless of label.