Our team opened a case file on Trade 123 following reports and warning-list entries that point to a fraudulent brokerage. This page summarises the concerns on record and what recovery options look like for affected clients.
The concern in brief
Trade 123 has been flagged as a fake broker/platform by IOSCO I-SCAN (New Zealand – Financial Markets Authority). reported 2026-06-09. Jurisdiction: New Zealand. 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.iosco.org/i-scan/
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.
If you have already deposited
Do not pay any further “fees” to withdraw. If Trade 123 is demanding more money before releasing your funds, that demand is itself the strongest confirmation of the fraud. Our analysts can review your case and lay out the realistic next steps.
Recovery is never guaranteed, but a documented, well-traced case has a materially better chance than one left to go cold. Cryptoblackbird’s team specialises in tracing crypto-based fraud and coordinating the recovery process from there.
Believe you have been affected by Trade 123? Open a case with the Cryptoblackbird recovery team — we will review the details and reach out to you directly. Start your case review.
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