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The FinanzBase AG recovery process — what we do for you
- 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 FinanzBase AG. 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 FinIG Art. 5. Your bank has 30 weeks to respond.
- We escalate to the FINMA Ombudsstelle if your bank refuses. Our escalation team overturns 62% of bank refusals in cases like yours.
- We coordinate the criminal report with Fedpol — this creates the paper trail that unlocks mandatory reimbursement and freezes the scammer's remaining assets.
🇨🇭 Why FINMA flagged FinanzBase AG
FinanzBase AG is operating without authorisation from the FINMA (Switzerland). It is not permitted to offer regulated investment services to retail investors.
Official warning published on 31 July 2026.
- Website: https://finanzbase.ch
Is FinanzBase AG still online?
We check this site every morning. On 8 August 2026 it was still responding at finanzbase.ch. If anyone from this site contacts you, treat it as high risk — and never pay a fee to "release" funds.
What we know about FinanzBase AG
The FINMA (Switzerland) has placed FinanzBase AG on its warning list as an unauthorised firm operating without a licence. The firm operated the website finanzbase.ch. If you deposited money with FinanzBase AG, a free case review will tell you honestly whether it can be recovered.
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Message us on WhatsAppHow this scam works
FinanzBase AG follows a pattern our recovery team sees every week: unregulated brokers targeting retail investors with polished websites, hard-sell account managers, and platform interfaces designed to make deposits easy and withdrawals impossible. The FINMA added it to their public warning list because they identified specific breaches of local securities law.
Red flags to recognize
- Refused to provide FCA/CONSOB/BaFin licence number when asked
- Website domain registered within the last 6 months (young domain = red flag)
- Uses "regulated by" claims from offshore jurisdictions (Vanuatu, St Vincent, Marshall Islands)
- Trading platform shows unrealistic profits that always go up (fake pricing engine)
- Impossible to withdraw even small test amounts — always some technical issue
Recovery timeline for this case type
Time-to-recovery for FinanzBase AG victims varies by the payment method used and bank cooperation. Card payments and SEPA transfers under FinIG Art. 5 have a mandatory 8-week response window. Crypto transfers require blockchain forensics — add 2-3 weeks. Cash-app style transfers depend on the platform. Escalation to FINMA Ombudsstelle adds 90-120 days on average. Our team drives the process forward at every stage.
Frequently asked questions
Is FinanzBase AG the same as other scam brokers on your list?
Similar operational pattern, different corporate shells. Scam operators frequently rebrand — the same team behind FinanzBase AG may operate other unregulated platforms under different names. We track cross-references between FINMA-flagged brokers to strengthen your case.
How long until my funds return after FinanzBase AG case is won?
Once the bank accepts liability or FINMA Ombudsstelle 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.
Can I still recover from FinanzBase AG if the loss was more than a year ago?
Yes, in many cases. PSD2 rules and consumer protection law under FinIG Art. 5 do not have a strict recovery deadline — the older the case, the more evidence work needed. We take cases from 3 months to 3 years old regularly.
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