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Watchlist entry · Option King
Cryptoblackbird tracks brokers and platforms that surface on regulator warning lists and in victim reports. Option King is one of them. Below is our review of the operator and guidance for recovering money already paid in.
The concern in brief
Option King has been flagged as a unregistered entity (CFTC RED) by CFTC RED List. CFTC Registration Deficient List. Jurisdiction: US. It appears on an official regulator or fraud-warning list, which is a strong indicator of a scam operation. Treat any contact from this entity with caution. Reference: https://www.cftc.gov/check/
Warning signs to recognise
- New deposits are requested through crypto, wire, or gift cards — channels that are hard to reverse once funds leave your account.
- Account managers apply pressure — urgency, bonuses, or threats of “losing your position” — to keep you paying in.
- Clients are steered toward connecting a wallet, installing remote-access software, or sharing a seed phrase — none of which a legitimate broker would ever require.
- Withdrawals stall, get delayed, or are blocked behind sudden “tax”, “insurance”, or “anti-money-laundering” fees — money you should never have to pay to access your own balance.
What to do next
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