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Problem One confirmed scam. One resolved case. Now another scam.

I am having an issue with a company
Well, let's just hope that everything will be fine now and all the clients will get their money. But what I can't understand is why people even use such brokers? It looks like it's based in Russia or Ukraine. Seriously, why would you give your money to some Russian broker, when you can sign up with reliable companies like Oanda, MB Trading or FXCM?

Quite right.
 
The News: Instaforex The Scammers

Hello men in arms! The news has finally been broken of who really the Instaforex and her representative Ekaterina are; Scammers. Spread the news as fast as you can. Make sure it’s spread across the shores laud and clear. Make sure you spread the news as quickly as possible to help others not been preys and victims to Scammers of the highest order who uses delay tactics of saying that our colleague in arms Hahed1 was using a wrong swift code for the purpose of withdrawals as a result they were finding it difficult to transfer his money. Fortunately however, they also got a swift code they claimed was the right one and yet Hahed1 never saw his money and also refused the option proposed by FPA. It is my candid conclusion with that of the Investigation Committee led by Tessa who did a nice job to say that Instaforex was using a deliberate delay tactics to frustrate our colleague to a point of abandoning the struggle. Our colleague in arms and the Investigation Committee – FPA were focused and determined in the pursuit of what rightfully belongs to Hahed1. And now, Instaforex’s THREE MONTHS’ delay tactics has come to a point of exhaustion, let it therefore be known that Instaforex are;
(1) Scammers
(2) Fraudsters
(3) Liars
(4) Deceivers and
(5) Cheaters!
 
Fantomas

Hey,

I don't think people should mention a country i.e. : "Russia" or because a broker is in Russia "is deemed to be untrustworthy!

First.. lets not forget that the (Metatrader) "free" software lots of Forex traders use is made in Russia.

Second..there are quite a few "bucket-shop" Brokerages all over the world including.. USA.

People should be CAREFUL when choosing a Broker and don't fall for the "cheap and cheerful" marketing tricks. Thorough research and investigation of claims will keep one mostly out of trouble.

There is lots of information out there in the "Internet" and "Forum" world!
However, there is NO 100% warranty one will not loose...something in the "unregulated" Forex World.
All one can do is.. have a good "check list" to go with and... must include what "trading regulations" exist in the country where the Broker is based.

:D
 
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More horror stories here in FPA

Still, nobody could give clear recommendations on which forex brokers to open accounts with. And we continue to hear horror stories, one after the other, from scammed clients.

Can anybody give ideas and tips to find the right forex broker? I still have to find one to open an account with.

Thanks and happy trading.
 
Comerade in arms i salute you all! long live the FPA
investigators,FPA and my comerade in arms! The scam finding resolutions against instaforex is a land mark triumph of justice that was not only done to me but has been seen to be manifestly done to all of us!

I risk to presume that i have been the current victim of instaforex's scam, dishonesties, fraud, theft, criminal breach of trust and misapropriation,blackmail and injurious falsehoods!

comrade in arms: just as the FPA Investigators have briefly and accurately narrated the facts of the matter that ensued between hahed1 and instaforex/Ekaterina i the victim hahed1 had adopted all the facts as stated by the scam finding committee as bonafide and genuine and the facts in their finding had it all and i have said it all and it unequivocally represents the facts in the matter and have relied on them now and for ever!

It is indeed lucid that instaforex representated by IFX EKATERINA has defrauded me of my withdrawals and have told several lies and blackmails against me, the FPA and you my comrade in arms! they claimed and lied to have transferred my money from series of withdrawals i made to my account many times and and the transfer was never effected: they forged swift copies of transfer as an evidence that was never proved to be genuine because they could not avail us with the scanned swift copy: they lied that the beneficiary bank swift code provided was incorrect and fictitiously conceptualize another one swift copy which failed also: the FPA, investigator suggested my money be transferred to me via western union having explained to myself and Ekaterina the advanatages and good reasons for the suggestion if myself and Ekaterina were to agree and having understood the suggestion we both agreed that western union be initiated; Ekaterina deliberately dishonoured her obligations and when ask why, she contradicted herself by saying she never agreed to that suggestion positvely but claimed she said "may be western union will be used if the bankwire transfer failed" hence leading to the scam finding decision following many months of pursuits!


comrades in arms? can someone please tell me where is the actual registered office address of Instaforex or any one tell me whether instaforex actually existed? may be not! i think Ekaterina solely owns instaforex and may be she could be operating from a brothel with her unknown and some of her fatherless kids somewhere in either russia or cyprus! Only God knows where? Any way, any of you having made plenty pips and want to have some good time, how about Ekaterina's joint? you knew what i mean! but do not claim i do not warn you because you are going to get defrauded,cheated,blackmailed or lied to in your pursuit to earn a ghost goodies and do not forget you will be infected with the scam virus or syndrome from Ekaterina!

Ekaterina,i am compelled to understand why you have to defraud me, yulia, barunia and Aras 149: its alright for the sake of those plenty kids liability on you i will pretend as if the **** do not stink but i will advise you to henceforth close that wide gate because ours take care of their own!

Comrade in arms it has been proclaimed, that you have been nominated as ambassadors of goodwill to all nation of traders to kindly spread this gospel that instaforex has been declared a scam by the order of the scam finding committee of the FPA and i hahed1 a victim of instaforex scam urge you to please withdraw all your investment with instaforex and discourage any innocent unsuspecting victim from falling prey and denounce instaforex in the strongest terms!

I will like to thank FPA investigator Tessa for her distinguished priceless wisdom, commitment and perseverance in handling this matter and Investigator Gerard for his intelligent assistance! one million times i can never be wrong about your effectiveness and efficiency! we will always count on you for your support!

Long live the FPA investigator,FPA, AND my comrades in arms
 
Well, let's just hope that everything will be fine now and all the clients will get their money. But what I can't understand is why people even use such brokers? It looks like it's based in Russia or Ukraine. Seriously, why would you give your money to some Russian broker, when you can sign up with reliable companies like Oanda, MB Trading or FXCM?

Because Justin Jay, some people are not aware of the amount of scam artists out there in the name of Forex, hence the need for FPA, and not all Russians are scam artists... !

When starting in Forex you are not just going to stumble across the best brokers in the business and lack of experience does not help.

Obviously you are one of the lucky ones who knows it all...
 
I just trade futures. Regulated market and brokers....no hassle

forex sucks

Forex sucks??? and the need for this comment?...

Well done you for just trading futures, maybe one day all of us profitable Forex traders will see the light and become as knowledgable as you are, and only trade futures... i can't wait.
 
Scammers Strike Again

Thank you so much for all your good works.

Your efforts and results achieved by you on behalf of innocent Traders are the reasons why someone like me remain a forex trader.

Godbless you
 
Comerade in arms i salute you all! long live the FPA
investigators,FPA and my comerade in arms! The scam finding resolutions against instaforex is a land mark triumph of justice that was not only done to me but has been seen to be manifestly done to all of us!

I risk to presume that i have been the current victim of instaforex's scam, dishonesties, fraud, theft, criminal breach of trust and misapropriation,blackmail and injurious falsehoods!

comrade in arms: just as the FPA Investigators have briefly and accurately narrated the facts of the matter that ensued between hahed1 and instaforex/Ekaterina i the victim hahed1 had adopted all the facts as stated by the scam finding committee as bonafide and genuine and the facts in their finding had it all and i have said it all and it unequivocally represents the facts in the matter and have relied on them now and for ever!

It is indeed lucid that instaforex representated by IFX EKATERINA has defrauded me of my withdrawals and have told several lies and blackmails against me, the FPA and you my comrade in arms! they claimed and lied to have transferred my money from series of withdrawals i made to my account many times and and the transfer was never effected: they forged swift copies of transfer as an evidence that was never proved to be genuine because they could not avail us with the scanned swift copy: they lied that the beneficiary bank swift code provided was incorrect and fictitiously conceptualize another one swift copy which failed also: the FPA, investigator suggested my money be transferred to me via western union having explained to myself and Ekaterina the advanatages and good reasons for the suggestion if myself and Ekaterina were to agree and having understood the suggestion we both agreed that western union be initiated; Ekaterina deliberately dishonoured her obligations and when ask why, she contradicted herself by saying she never agreed to that suggestion positvely but claimed she said "may be western union will be used if the bankwire transfer failed" hence leading to the scam finding decision following many months of pursuits!


comrades in arms? can someone please tell me where is the actual registered office address of Instaforex or any one tell me whether instaforex actually existed? may be not! i think Ekaterina solely owns instaforex and may be she could be operating from a brothel with her unknown and some of her fatherless kids somewhere in either russia or cyprus! Only God knows where? Any way, any of you having made plenty pips and want to have some good time, how about Ekaterina's joint? you knew what i mean! but do not claim i do not warn you because you are going to get defrauded,cheated,blackmailed or lied to in your pursuit to earn a ghost goodies and do not forget you will be infected with the scam virus or syndrome from Ekaterina!

Ekaterina,i am compelled to understand why you have to defraud me, yulia, barunia and Aras 149: its alright for the sake of those plenty kids liability on you i will pretend as if the **** do not stink but i will advise you to henceforth close that wide gate because ours take care of their own!

Comrade in arms it has been proclaimed, that you have been nominated as ambassadors of goodwill to all nation of traders to kindly spread this gospel that instaforex has been declared a scam by the order of the scam finding committee of the FPA and i hahed1 a victim of instaforex scam urge you to please withdraw all your investment with instaforex and discourage any innocent unsuspecting victim from falling prey and denounce instaforex in the strongest terms!

I will like to thank FPA investigator Tessa for her distinguished priceless wisdom, commitment and perseverance in handling this matter and Investigator Gerard for his intelligent assistance! one million times i can never be wrong about your effectiveness and efficiency! we will always count on you for your support!

Long live the FPA investigator,FPA, AND my comrades in arms
 
I will not debate about my professional characteristics, because your opinion concerning this question is not authoritative for me. My position in InstaForex is PR-manager and I act according international professional code of honor of public relations specialists and never break any state of it. If you are IPRA or CERP, maybe I will take into account your point of veiw about my work. But FPA investigates problems in relations between traders and their brokers. And in my opinion, does it unprofessionally for the next reasons:

1. FPA is absolutely anonymous organization, no one knows who does your website belongs to or what faces are hiding by the investigators names, Tessa or Gerard, for example. An honest organization, that is sure it does the right business, will never conceal an important information about itself. Maybe it is your politic to protect yourself from brining actions against you?

2. FPA is not equitable in cases of relations between traders and brokers. They always take just customers' stands and do not take into account company's side.

What about Hahed1's case, I have already sent the e-mail to Tessa and would like to publish the main standings here.
Money was sent to Hahed1's bank account, but not turned back yet. We will not use any other payment system to send money to Hahed1 till we receive information about repayment. I suppose, it is understandable for everybody that we are not going to send same payment twice.

In case money is not repaid we will consider the version, that Haruna has received the payment, but he tries to blackmail our company with the help of FPA and get same funds twice. If our customer does not believe to us, why do we have to beleive him implictly?

Moreover now we demand from Hahed1 the confirmation of the following facts:

1) Hahed1 is the owner of account that he pointed in his application for withdrawal (printed and scanned copy of statement from Platinum Habib bank)

2) Hahed1 has not received the payment in amount of USD 508 (USD 548 minus charge as seen in the attached screenshot).


I am still laughing that people can beleive that the company with more than 90 thousands customers needs to steal 500 dollars!
 
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