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- 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 market-returns.com. This becomes the core of your bank complaint.
- We file the PSD2/APP-fraud complaint with your bank — a full dossier citing the BaFin-jurisdiction regulator warning plus KWG § 32 + WpHG § 4. Your bank has 8 weeks to respond.
- We escalate to the BaFin Schlichtungsstelle if your bank refuses. Our escalation team overturns 62% of bank refusals in cases like yours.
- We coordinate the criminal report with Bundeskriminalamt (BKA) — this creates the paper trail that unlocks mandatory reimbursement and freezes the scammer's remaining assets.
🇩🇪 The BaFin warning against market-returns.com — explained
market-returns.com is operating without authorisation from the BaFin (Germany). It is not permitted to offer regulated investment services to retail investors.
- Website: market-returns.com
How this scam works
market-returns.com was added to BaFin's watchlist because it is not authorised to provide investment services in Germany. Unregulated brokers use offshore payment processors and shell companies to move victim funds fast — but PSD2 rules and BaFin Schlichtungsstelle give you real recovery routes.
Red flags to recognize
- Requested a "release fee", "tax", or "withdrawal charge" before you could access funds
- Not listed in the BaFin public register of authorised firms
- 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)
Recovery timeline for this case type
Recovery from market-returns.com 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 KWG § 32 + WpHG § 4. If the bank refuses, we escalate to BaFin Schlichtungsstelle 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 market-returns.com if my bank already refused?
Yes — this is one of the most common scenarios we win. Under KWG § 32 + WpHG § 4, your bank must justify a refusal in writing. We appeal the decision, submit evidence they missed, and escalate to BaFin Schlichtungsstelle. Our team overturns 62% of first-round bank refusals.
How much does recovery cost with Refundee?
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 market-returns.com the same as other scam brokers on your list?
Similar operational pattern, different corporate shells. Scam operators frequently rebrand — the same team behind market-returns.com may operate other unregulated platforms under different names. We track cross-references between BaFin-flagged brokers to strengthen your case.