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Our refund process for CMC Trades victims
- Stop paying immediately. Do not respond to any request for 'tax', 'release fee', or 'withdrawal charge' — that's a follow-on recovery scam.
- Preserve your evidence (60 seconds). Save every screenshot, WhatsApp message, email and bank transfer receipt from CMC Trades. This becomes the core of your bank complaint.
- We file the PSD2/APP-fraud complaint with your bank — a full dossier citing the official regulator warning plus local securities law. Your bank has 8 weeks to respond.
- We escalate to the financial ombudsman in your country if your bank refuses. Our escalation team overturns 62% of bank refusals in cases like yours.
- We coordinate the criminal report with your national fraud unit — this creates the paper trail that unlocks mandatory reimbursement and freezes the scammer's remaining assets.
🇳🇿 The FMA NZ warning against CMC Trades — explained
CMC Trades is operating without authorisation from the FMA NZ (New Zealand). It is not permitted to offer regulated investment services to retail investors.
Official warning published on 31 July 2026.
- Website: cmctrades2.com
Is CMC Trades still online?
This site was not responding on 8 August 2026. If you already sent money, that does not mean it is gone: recovery runs through your bank, not through the site.
What we know about CMC Trades
The FMA NZ (New Zealand) has placed CMC Trades on its warning list as an unauthorised firm operating without a licence. The firm operated the website cmctrades2.com. If you deposited money with CMC Trades, a free case review will tell you honestly whether it can be recovered.
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Message us on WhatsAppHow this scam works
The pattern with CMC Trades is textbook: unsolicited contact, promises of guaranteed returns, pressure to install remote-access software, and fake trading dashboards. Your bank may have already refused to reverse the transfer — that's not the end of your case. Under local securities law, we can escalate.
Red flags to recognize
- Impossible to withdraw even small test amounts — always some technical issue
- Aggressive sales tactics: told you the opportunity closes today
- Provided a "personal account manager" who chats daily to build trust
- Encouraged you to hide the investment from family or bank staff
- Bank flagged the payment as suspicious but the broker urged you to override
Recovery timeline for this case type
Recovery from CMC Trades follows a clear process. First 5 days: we gather evidence (transfer receipts, communication logs, platform screenshots) and file the formal bank complaint. Next 6-8 weeks: the bank investigates under PSD2 obligations set by local securities law. If the bank refuses, we escalate to financial ombudsman in your country within 72 hours. Ombudsman decisions typically take 3-4 additional months. In parallel we coordinate criminal reporting.
Frequently asked questions
Can I recover funds from CMC Trades if my bank already refused?
Yes — this is one of the most common scenarios we win. Under local securities law, your bank must justify a refusal in writing. We appeal the decision, submit evidence they missed, and escalate to financial ombudsman in your country. Our team overturns 62% of first-round bank refusals.
How much does recovery cost with OnlineRefundee?
Nothing upfront. Our fee only becomes due when we secure a redress offer for you — typically a percentage of the amount recovered. Case assessment is free. No win, no fee. Full details in our fee structure page.
Is CMC Trades the same as other scam brokers on your list?
Similar operational pattern, different corporate shells. Scam operators frequently rebrand — the same team behind CMC Trades may operate other unregulated platforms under different names. We track cross-references between FMA NZ-flagged brokers to strengthen your case.
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Reviewed by Martin Fischer, European Compliance & Cross-Border Recovery Director
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