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How we get your funds back from cresttrademarkets.com
- 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 cresttrademarkets.com. 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 PSR CRM Code + PSD2 Reg 90. Your bank has 8 weeks to respond.
- We escalate to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) if your bank refuses. Our escalation team overturns 62% of bank refusals in cases like yours.
- We coordinate the criminal report with Action Fraud — this creates the paper trail that unlocks mandatory reimbursement and freezes the scammer's remaining assets.
🇬🇧 What FCA says about cresttrademarkets.com
cresttrademarkets.com is operating without authorisation from the FCA (UK). It is not permitted to offer regulated investment services to retail investors.
Official warning published on 22 July 2026.
- Website: http://www.cresttrademarkets.com/
Is cresttrademarkets.com still online?
We check this site every morning. On 3 August 2026 it was still responding at www.cresttrademarkets.com. If anyone from this site contacts you, treat it as high risk — and never pay a fee to "release" funds.
What we know about cresttrademarkets.com
The FCA (UK) has placed cresttrademarkets.com on its warning list as an unauthorised firm operating without a licence. The firm operated the website www.cresttrademarkets.com. If you deposited money with cresttrademarkets.com, a free case review will tell you honestly whether it can be recovered.
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Message us on WhatsAppHow this scam works
cresttrademarkets.com was added to FCA's watchlist because it is not authorised to provide investment services in UK. Unregulated brokers use offshore payment processors and shell companies to move victim funds fast — but PSD2 rules and Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) give you real recovery routes.
Red flags to recognize
- Bank flagged the payment as suspicious but the broker urged you to override
- Testimonials on their website use stock photos (reverse-image search reveals stolen identities)
- Cold-called or messaged you unexpectedly via WhatsApp, Telegram or Instagram
- Guaranteed returns above 15% monthly — no legitimate investment can promise this
- Pressured you to install remote-access software (AnyDesk, TeamViewer) to "help with trading"
Recovery timeline for this case type
For cresttrademarkets.com-type cases, expect this schedule: (1) Free case review — 24 hours. (2) Evidence pack assembly — 3-5 days. (3) Formal bank complaint under PSR CRM Code + PSD2 Reg 90 — 6-8 weeks response window. (4) If refused, Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) escalation — 90-120 days. (5) Criminal report coordination — parallel track. Total: 8-20 weeks depending on bank cooperation.
Frequently asked questions
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 cresttrademarkets.com the same as other scam brokers on your list?
Similar operational pattern, different corporate shells. Scam operators frequently rebrand — the same team behind cresttrademarkets.com may operate other unregulated platforms under different names. We track cross-references between FCA-flagged brokers to strengthen your case.
How long until my funds return after cresttrademarkets.com case is won?
Once the bank accepts liability or Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) rules in your favour, funds typically arrive in your account within 14-30 days. Some banks are faster. We monitor the account and chase daily until funds land.
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