Scams
Investment scam
In Turkish: Yatırım dolandırıcılığı
A fake trading or crypto platform shows big profits on screen to make you deposit more, then blocks your withdrawals.
A friendly "adviser" or a group chat of happy members shows daily profits. The first small withdrawal usually works on purpose, to earn your trust before you send a large amount.
The profits on the dashboard are made up. When you try to withdraw, new fees or taxes appear, and the money does not come back. Guaranteed returns do not exist in real investing.
What to do
- Stop if returns are guaranteed or a stranger is guiding you. Do not send more to "unlock" a withdrawal.
- Check whether the platform and the person are authorised with the relevant financial regulator before depositing.
- Keep screenshots and transaction records, and report quickly to your bank.