Our investigation into XTB Global found an operation with the classic markings of an investment scam. If you are weighing a deposit — or trying to get one back — read this first.
None found
High (4/4)
Undisclosed
Avoid — do not deposit
Who is XTB Global?
On the surface, XTB Global looks like an ordinary forex and crypto broker. Its public site is presented at https://www.xtb-global.com/. But surface impressions are exactly what these operations rely on — the substance behind XTB Global is where the problems begin.
Is XTB Global regulated?
We could find no evidence that XTB Global holds a valid licence from any recognised financial regulator. Trading client funds without authorisation is one of the strongest indicators of a scam — there is no regulator to complain to, and no protection for your money.
Red flags we identified
- No credible physical address or verifiable corporate record
- No verifiable licence from a recognised financial regulator
- Account dashboards that show “gains” with no real market exposure
- Aggressive “account managers” coaching clients to deposit
- Withdrawals reportedly blocked behind “taxes,” “fees” or account “upgrades”
Our analysis
On 22 Sep 2022, the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority (UK FCA) issued a warning that XTB Global is a clone firm. The fraudster is using the details of firms UK FCA authorise to try to convince people that it works for a genuine, authorised firm. You may visit: https://www.fca.org.uk/news/warnings/xtb-global-clone-fca-authorised-firm
Can you recover money lost to XTB Global?
If you have deposited with XTB Global, do not pay any further “fees” to withdraw — that is part of the trap. Funds sent to operations like this can sometimes be traced on-chain and pursued through the exchanges and processors that received them. Whether recovery is realistic depends on how you paid and how quickly you act.
Were you scammed by XTB Global?
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