Option2Trade has been reported by the New Zealand regulator, the Financial Markets Authority (FMA).
About Option2Trade (option2trade.io)
Option2Trade offers online financial services but holds no licence from any trusted regulator such as the FCA.
The firm lists an address Ground floor, The Sotheby Building, Rodney Bay, Gros-Islet, Saint Lucia P.O 838, Castries, Saint Lucia, phone N/A, email N/A, and says it is run by Option 2 Trade Inc. We review these claims to see if Option2Trade is genuine or just another scam.
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Is Option2Trade Legit or a Scam?
Unregulated brokers are high-risk. Without oversight from bodies like the SEC, FCA, ASIC, there is no guarantee of fair practice or fund protection.
Option2Trade appears to work outside this safety net, leaving clients with little recourse if things go wrong.
Common Online Scam Tricks
Fraudsters often use romance “pig-butchering,” fake trading dashboards, and fake testimonials to lure victims into depositing more money.
- Unsolicited Contact: Cold calls, random texts, or social DMs.
- No Licence Number: Regulator search shows nothing.
- Huge Return Promises: Guaranteed daily profit is a warning sign.
- Blocked Withdrawals: Extra “fees” demanded before payout.
Steps After a Scam
- Cut Contact with the platform immediately.
- Alert Your Bank and request a chargeback or recall.
- Save Evidence (screenshots, emails, chat logs).
- Report to your local cyber-crime unit or the FBI IC3.
Stick to licensed platforms, double-check claims, and never rush deposits.