Hello. I am a newcomer in trading, I began to work with the BondFinance (bondltdfinance.com)platform and now I suspect that these are scammers that they demand money for converting money to withdraw the entire amount. Could you check them and give me advice
Hey there,
Thanks for your message. I’ve looked into BondFinance and you’re right, unfortunately it’s a scam broker. Here are the reasons why:
- Bond Finance Ltd. is not regulated at all. Trusted and reliable brokers are overseen by top-tier regulators such as the SEC in the US or the FCA in the UK. Although Bond Finance claims to be authorized by the Mwali International Services Authority in the Comoros, this authority is not a top-tier regulator. Furthermore, I have cross-checked this claim, and it is false; Bond Finance Ltd. is not listed in their registry.
- Similarly, the company claims to be overseen by the Financial Commission, however I checked and they are not among their members.
- Furthermore, documents like their terms and conditions are rather suspicious. For example, the clause stating “The user will not be able to withdraw funds from the account if he changes his account information,” is worrying and could be a sign of unfair or fraudulent practices.
Scam brokers often ask for additional deposits, claiming they are for withdrawal taxes, commissions, or other fees to release your funds. Unfortunately, paying these additional amounts will not help you get your money back and will only lead to further losses.
To protect yourself, I strongly advise you to stop making any additional deposits. Instead, you should report this incident to the relevant financial regulatory authorities in your country. They can provide guidance on the next steps to take and potentially help in recovering your funds.
If you need any further assistance or have more questions, please feel free to reach out.
Best regards,
Andris
Hello Andris, thanks for your exhaustive answer. Unfortunately, I have already stuck into this problem and I understand that the money will not be returned to me. As I understood this scam began to work recently and was designed exclusively for the Russian speaking community in the United States. At the moment, my goal is to protect other people and find those who are also falling on this fraud. Could you advise me how to achieve my goal? These scammers continue to try to contact me, what should I do? What other problems can be expected from them besides lost money?
Hey,
I am really sad to hear that you’ve been caught up in this situation. I understand the urgency and importance to raise awareness of this scam. Here are some steps you can take to achieve your goal of protecting others and addressing this scam:
- Report to Authorities:
- To start with, you should report the forex scam to the appropriate authority, which is the financial regulatory body in your country that supervises forex companies.
- Contact Your Bank and Credit Bureaus:
- Inform your bank about the fraud so they can monitor your accounts for suspicious activity.
- Place a fraud alert on your credit reports with the major credit bureaus.
- Warn the Community:
- Use social media platforms and community forums to raise awareness. Posting details of the scam can help others avoid falling victim.
- Reach out to local news outlets that might be interested in covering the story to warn a broader audience.
- Join or Form Support Groups:
- Look for online groups where scam victims share their experiences. This can provide support and help you connect with others who have been affected.
- Consider creating a website or a social media page dedicated to exposing this scam and providing resources for victims.
- Cease Communication with Scammers:
- Do not engage with the scammers further. Block their numbers and emails to avoid additional contact.
- Be wary of any future unsolicited communications or attempts to extract more information or money from you.
- Monitor for Additional Fraud:
- Scammers may attempt to use your information for identity theft. Regularly check your credit report and bank statements for unauthorized activities.
- Consider enrolling in an identity theft protection service for additional monitoring.
If you have any further questions or need additional support, please feel free to reach out.
Best regards,
Andris
Hello again Andris. The scammers called me again, communication via TELEGRAM, now they claim that they have fixed all the problems in my account and can send me money to my bank account. Maybe this is a fraud and they will send me an unconfirmed transfer, and I will get even more problems with the bank too? They want to finish everything today. Please tell me what to do
Hey,
I’m sorry to hear that the scammers are still contacting you. Given the circumstances, it is highly likely that this is yet another attempt to scam you. Legit brokers would not contact you through communication channels like Telegram.
My advice is to try withdraw your funds using the exact same method you used for depositing (since they already have these details there’s no additional risk here). However, do not share any more personal or banking information with them. Providing additional details can expose you to further risk.
And remember, legitimate financial institutions and brokers will never ask for additional payments to release your funds. The best course of action is to cut off all communication with the scammers if they do so.
I hope this helps.
Best,
Andris