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Our refund process for IBO International 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 IBO International. 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 flagged IBO International
IBO International is operating without authorisation from the FMA (Austria). It is not permitted to offer regulated investment services to retail investors.
Official warning published on 7 July 2026.
Is IBO International still online?
This operation is not part of our automated daily uptime checks, so we cannot say whether its website is online right now. The regulator warning for IBO International remains in force. If anyone claiming to represent IBO International contacts you, treat it as high risk — and never pay any fee to "release" funds.
What we know about IBO International
The FMA (Austria) has placed IBO International on its warning list as an unauthorised firm operating without a licence. If you deposited money with IBO International, a free case review will tell you honestly whether it can be recovered.
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FMA flagged IBO International 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
Recovery from IBO International 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
Is IBO International the same as other scam brokers on your list?
Similar operational pattern, different corporate shells. Scam operators frequently rebrand — the same team behind IBO International may operate other unregulated platforms under different names. We track cross-references between FMA-flagged brokers to strengthen your case.
How long until my funds return after IBO International case is won?
Once the bank accepts liability or financial ombudsman in your country 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 IBO International if the loss was more than a year ago?
Yes, in many cases. PSD2 rules and consumer protection law under local securities law 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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