One Rule: Never Let a “Broker” Remote Into Your Computer

I’ve only been trading for two months, but I’ve been studying scam patterns alongside risk management, and this case has all the red flags I’ve learned to stop at immediately. The call-center structure and scripts make it feel legitimate, but the remote-access software is the deal-breaker, because it turns a “trading opportunity” into a direct pathway to your bank logins, crypto wallets, and personal data. I also learned that showing “early profits” is a common hook, it’s just numbers on a screen to build trust, and once you deposit more, they stall withdrawals with excuses, extra steps, or sudden “compliance” requirements. The fact they targeted multiple countries also makes sense, because scammers adapt their story to whatever sounds credible locally. My takeaway is simple: if someone pitches FX or crypto returns through cold calls, asks for TeamViewer, or tells you withdrawals will be handled “later,” you stop, verify through regulated channels, and assume the platform is fake until proven otherwise.