Seeing your account increase every day and groups constantly posting withdrawal screenshots—does that mean you can transfer more USDT with confidence? No. You need to separately check three things: what the platform shows, where the funds actually went, and who has the authority to decide whether you can withdraw the funds. These are different issues and cannot be proven by the same screenshot at once.
Recent announcement reminder: Professional appearances can also be manufactured
On September 9, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice announced an action to combat the fraudulent service market. The announcement cited the seizure order released that day, alleging that businesses in the relevant Telegram marketplace offer customized fake investment websites and other services; The court authorized the seizure of the related channel on September 7. These allegations are included in the announcement and judicial documents, and do not apply to all Telegram groups or digital asset websites. U.S. Department of Justice: September 9 Fraudulent Service Market Enforcement Announcement
Another analysis published by FinCEN on September 3 pointed out that scammers impersonate friends or partners and set up websites and apps mimicking legitimate investment services. It analyzes past submissions of suspicious activity reports, not claims that all incidents occurred on the day of the announcement. FinCEN: Digital Asset Investment Scam Analysis Announcement
The practical conclusion from this is: the interface is complete, customer service replies quickly, but it can only describe the user experience and cannot replace identity and fund verification.
Why is a successful small withdrawal still not a security guarantee?
The Hong Kong Police Force's anti-fraud statement states that fake platforms can fabricate investment data and may initially allow withdrawals to gain trust; then they may block withdrawals citing account anomalies or fees. This guideline was issued on June 13, 2025, and serves as background information for understanding the method, not a new case this week. Hong Kong Police Force: Common Characteristics of Fake Investment Websites and Software
Therefore, small successes only prove that the funds arrived that time, and cannot infer that a larger amount could be retrieved in the future. Do not pay unknown parties just for the sake of a "test platform," and never use group members' screenshots as evidence of your own account.
Before transferring, divide the verification into three columns
The following is the recommended summary method in this article, not platform ratings or security certifications:
- **Identity Field: Who provides the service? ** Record the full website, company name, and independent contact information. If the recipient claims to be regulated by an organization, they should verify the name, URL, and service scope on the organization's official website, not just certificate images sent in chats.
- **Funds section: What have you actually contributed? ** Keep your payment records, receipt information, currency, network, and time. Separate the actual transfers from the platform's claimed "earnings" to avoid treating uncredited amounts as available funds.
- **Requests section: What does the other party want you to do now? ** Write down the reason for the additional fee, the payee, and previous terms. If the reason keeps changing and you demand immediate repayment, stop adding the payment for now. Do not use another transfer to verify whether the previous payment can be recovered.
The purpose of this list is to identify unverified issues, not to directly label all fees or withdrawal delays as fraud. What really needs clarification is: whether the requirements can be confirmed through independent channels and whether they comply with the original agreement, not how confident customer service is.
If you encounter 'one more payment and you can withdraw money,' pause for now
Do not continue to increase your actual losses just to recover large amounts on your books. Keep records of conversations and payments, and contact payment service providers through official channels you have verified; If you have doubts in Hong Kong, you can contact the police 'E-Fraud 18222' for inquiries. The above police guidelines also list this help channel. Stopping payments does not guarantee recovery, but it can help avoid taking on new risks before the matter is clarified.
Similarly, theoretical returns from entertainment games are not investment promises. To distinguish between long-term expectations and personal results, you can read our site's RTP and Volatility Explanation; No platform should replace a clear risk statement with "guaranteed profits."
This article provides general anti-fraud information and does not represent any unverified platform accusations, nor does it constitute an investment or recovery guarantee.
This article was compiled with AI assistance. Data verification date: 2026-09-11; Please refer to the latest information from the official sources listed for the latest information.