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Our refund process for Obsidiate 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 Obsidiate. 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 Wft Art. 2:96. Your bank has 8 weeks to respond.
- We escalate to the Kifid (Klachteninstituut Financiële Dienstverlening) if your bank refuses. Our escalation team overturns 62% of bank refusals in cases like yours.
- We coordinate the criminal report with Politie Landelijke Eenheid — this creates the paper trail that unlocks mandatory reimbursement and freezes the scammer's remaining assets.
🇳🇱 What AFM says about Obsidiate
Obsidiate is operating without authorisation from the AFM (Netherlands). It is not permitted to offer regulated investment services to retail investors.
Official warning published on 7 July 2026.
- Website: https://www.obsidiate.com
Is Obsidiate 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 Obsidiate
The AFM (Netherlands) has placed Obsidiate on its warning list as an unauthorised firm operating without a licence. The firm operated the website www.obsidiate.com. If you deposited money with Obsidiate, a free case review will tell you honestly whether it can be recovered.
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AFM flagged Obsidiate 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 Wft Art. 2:96 because your bank has a duty of care under PSD2.
Red flags to recognize
- Guaranteed returns above 15% monthly — no legitimate investment can promise this
- Pressured you to install remote-access software (AnyDesk, TeamViewer) to "help with trading"
- Requested a "release fee", "tax", or "withdrawal charge" before you could access funds
- Not listed in the AFM public register of authorised firms
- Refused to provide FCA/CONSOB/BaFin licence number when asked
Recovery timeline for this case type
Recovery from Obsidiate 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 Wft Art. 2:96. If the bank refuses, we escalate to Kifid (Klachteninstituut Financiële Dienstverlening) within 72 hours. Ombudsman decisions typically take 3-4 additional months. In parallel we coordinate criminal reporting.
Frequently asked questions
Can I still recover from Obsidiate if the loss was more than a year ago?
Yes, in many cases. PSD2 rules and consumer protection law under Wft Art. 2:96 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.
What if I sent Obsidiate 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 Obsidiate if my bank already refused?
Yes — this is one of the most common scenarios we win. Under Wft Art. 2:96, your bank must justify a refusal in writing. We appeal the decision, submit evidence they missed, and escalate to Kifid (Klachteninstituut Financiële Dienstverlening). Our team overturns 62% of first-round bank refusals.
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