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How we get your funds back from Elite Wave Options
- 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 Elite Wave Options. 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.
🇳🇿 Why FMA NZ flagged Elite Wave Options
Elite Wave Options 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 6 July 2026.
- Website: elitewaveoptions.com
Is Elite Wave Options still online?
This site was not responding on 17 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 Elite Wave Options
The FMA NZ (New Zealand) has placed Elite Wave Options on its warning list as an unauthorised firm operating without a licence. The firm operated the website elitewaveoptions.com. If you deposited money with Elite Wave Options, a free case review will tell you honestly whether it can be recovered.
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FMA NZ flagged Elite Wave Options after receiving multiple victim reports. This type of platform typically starts with a small "trial" deposit, shows fabricated profits to build confidence, then pressures larger deposits before all withdrawal attempts fail. Recovery is possible through local securities law because your bank has a duty of care under PSD2.
Red flags to recognize
- 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
- Testimonials on their website use stock photos (reverse-image search reveals stolen identities)
- Cold-called or messaged you unexpectedly via WhatsApp, Telegram or Instagram
Recovery timeline for this case type
For Elite Wave Options-type cases, expect this schedule: (1) Free case review — 24 hours. (2) Evidence pack assembly — 3-5 days. (3) Formal bank complaint under local securities law — 6-8 weeks response window. (4) If refused, financial ombudsman in your country escalation — 90-120 days. (5) Criminal report coordination — parallel track. Total: 8-20 weeks depending on bank cooperation.
Frequently asked questions
What if I sent Elite Wave Options crypto instead of a bank transfer?
Crypto recovery is harder but not impossible. We use blockchain forensics (Chainalysis, TRM Labs) to trace funds to regulated exchanges, then submit legal freeze requests. 30% of cases end up at a regulated exchange where recovery is possible.
Can I recover funds from Elite Wave Options 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.
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Reviewed by Martin Fischer, European Compliance & Cross-Border Recovery Director
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