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How we get your funds back from Portem Industries impersonating Portdem
- 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 Portem Industries impersonating Portdem. 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 FSCA FMA s.6. Your bank has 30 weeks to respond.
- We escalate to the FAIS Ombud if your bank refuses. Our escalation team overturns 62% of bank refusals in cases like yours.
- We coordinate the criminal report with SAPS Hawks — this creates the paper trail that unlocks mandatory reimbursement and freezes the scammer's remaining assets.
🇿🇦 What FSCA says about Portem Industries impersonating Portdem
Portem Industries impersonating Portdem is a clone firm — fraudsters impersonating a legitimately authorised firm to trick investors.
Official warning published on 3 August 2026.
Is Portem Industries impersonating Portdem 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 Portem Industries impersonating Portdem remains in force. If anyone claiming to represent Portem Industries impersonating Portdem contacts you, treat it as high risk — and never pay any fee to "release" funds.
What we know about Portem Industries impersonating Portdem
The FSCA (South Africa) has placed Portem Industries impersonating Portdem on its warning list as a clone firm impersonating a regulated company. If you deposited money with Portem Industries impersonating Portdem, a free case review will tell you honestly whether it can be recovered.
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Message us on WhatsAppHow this scam works
The pattern with Portem Industries impersonating Portdem is textbook: unsolicited contact, promises of guaranteed returns, pressure to install remote-access software, and fake trading dashboards. Your bank may have already refused to reverse the transfer — that's not the end of your case. Under FSCA FMA s.6, we can escalate.
Red flags to recognize
- Not listed in the FSCA 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)
- Trading platform shows unrealistic profits that always go up (fake pricing engine)
Recovery timeline for this case type
For Portem Industries impersonating Portdem-type cases, expect this schedule: (1) Free case review — 24 hours. (2) Evidence pack assembly — 3-5 days. (3) Formal bank complaint under FSCA FMA s.6 — 6-8 weeks response window. (4) If refused, FAIS Ombud escalation — 90-120 days. (5) Criminal report coordination — parallel track. Total: 8-20 weeks depending on bank cooperation.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Is Portem Industries impersonating Portdem the same as other scam brokers on your list?
Similar operational pattern, different corporate shells. Scam operators frequently rebrand — the same team behind Portem Industries impersonating Portdem may operate other unregulated platforms under different names. We track cross-references between FSCA-flagged brokers to strengthen your case.
How long until my funds return after Portem Industries impersonating Portdem case is won?
Once the bank accepts liability or FAIS Ombud 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.
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