March 29, 2020 – Investous Scam Owners EXPOSED! (Check below)

Thanks to the internet, online forex and CFD brokers are now a dime a dozen. While some online trading brokers are fully regulated, transparent, and fair (relatively, to be honest) in their dealings, there are, unfortunately, quite too many that are just out to cheat people out of their hard-earned money. After doing thorough research on this subject, we strongly suspect that Investous.com is possibly one such operation which is targeting unsuspecting traders. So if you want to know what’s this broker all about and how it works, keep reading our Investous review. Let’s dive in!

What is Investous?

Investous is a forex and CFDs trading broker that is owned and operated by IOS Investments Ltd., which is a company based in Belize, a small nation on the eastern coast of Central America. The broker claims to be regulated by the IFSC (International Financial Services Commission). Investous offers its traders CFD trading on a wide array of different trading assets such as forex (i.e., currencies), stocks, indices, commodities, and cryptocurrencies, all of which can be traded on two different trading platforms – the WebTrader platform or the MT4 platform.

How Does Investous Work?

To be able to trade on one of Investous’ trading platforms, you first need to select the type of account on which you wish to start with. The broker offers four different types of trading accounts – Basic, Gold, Platinum, and VIP, starting at $250.

Once you register for an account with Investous, you’ll be taken to their trading platform, which in this case, is the famous MT4 (although you can also use the WebTrader one), and you can begin trading. So far, so good, right? Well, all that glitters is not gold.

Is Investous Possibly a Scam or Legit Broker?

During our investigation, we found several red flags, which might indicate that Investous is possibly a scam forex broker. Here’s a list of warning signs that are somewhat worrisome about this broker:

Too Much Confusion about Regulatory Status and Corporate Information

On its official website, Investous.com, the broker claims it is regulated by the IFSC in Belize. However, when we checked other online reviews about it, they all decisively state that this broker is, in fact, regulated by CySEC (Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission).

Why is Investous’ corporate information contradictory? On the one hand, on its website, the broker states that it’s owned by a company called IOS Investments Ltd., but on the other hand, while researching, we found evidence that shows that the company is owned by F1Markets Ltd., another company that’s based in Cyprus.

Some of the reviews we’ve encountered seem to be talking about a completely different trading broker – with the same logo.

It is also worth noting that being licensed in Belize means that Investous is an offshore broker, and many such brokers are known to be largely scammers (like some of the brokers registered in the Marshall Islands or St. Vincent and the Grenadines, for example).

Extremely High Leverage Ratios

Investous offers its traders a leverage ratio of 1:500, which is exceptionally high. This kind of leverage might seem attractive for traders who like to take a lot of risks; however, it must be noted that most financial authorities have set a pre-defined limit on how much leverage regulated brokers can offer their traders. As you can probably understand by now, Investous has exceeded that limit, which is another suspicious sign of possibly a scam broker.

High Spreads

Unless you’re using the VIP account, which is very expensive (starting at $250,000), Investous’ spreads are not favorable for traders since they’re much higher than the market average, which means that your trading costs are going to be very high. Does it come as a surprise to you?

Withdrawal Policy Unclear

Investous doesn’t provide much clarity about its withdrawal policy, which is another red flag for traders. There’s not enough information on what the withdrawal process requires and how long does it take. In addition to that, there’s a lack of clarity on how much the withdrawal fees actually are. Ask yourself – what do they hide?

Inactivity Charges

While most trading brokers charge a small fee for inactivity on an account, they usually do so only after 3 to 6 months of being inactive. Unfortunately, that’s not the case with Investous, who charge a dormancy fee just after a month. So, if your account has been inactive for just one month, you will be charged 10 Euros. And it doesn’t end with that. An account that has been inactive for 2 to 3 months is charged 80 Euros, and 120 Euros if it’s inactive for over three months and up to six. Trading accounts that have been inactive for more than six months will be charged a whopping 200 Euros. There’s no doubt that those numbers are too high compared to other legit brokers.

Poor Customer Reviews

When you check for customer reviews online on trusted websites such as Trustpilot.com, for example, you will find out quickly that more than 75% of the customers have complained about the Investous scam, and how they are struggling to get their money back from this shady broker.

Here’s what Emmy Hansson had to say:

"don’t let this scammers steal your hard earned money. I was a victim and could not withdraw."

Or Andrew Mercer:

"ROBBERY! Straight theft! This company is a SCAM! A senior consultant called "Shaked C" called me to give me an "introduction" to trading. I asked to go onto the Demo site to practice as I didn’t have any experience on their platform or online trading. She assured me I didn’t need it and "did a trade" for me. This she promised ‘was next to nothing" and would NOT effect my account. This wiped out my £250 minimum investment. The £44 left I had in my account they would NOT release until I gave them the front AND BACK of my credit card! No doubt so they could carry on taking money out. So ALL of my money is now gone. In the UK this is called theft and you get arrested for it! TOTAL CON ARTISTS."

Conclusion

Unfortunately, all signs indicate that Investous is not a broker you can trust, and it would be advisable not to invest your hard-earned cash on this suspicious trading platform.

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Got Scammed? How To Get Your Money Back?

We know the frustration you feel after being scammed. At a certain point, you feel lost, and you have no idea what to do next. Of course, it’s a traumatic experience. What you’re feeling is valid and understandable. However, you don’t have to dwell in that dark place for a long time.

All hope is not lost as there are various ways to get your stolen money back. Yes, you read that right. So, if you have been scammed, you can apply these tips to increase your chances to retrieve your money from those shameless scammers.

If you paid using a credit card, you can use chargeback to request a refund from your bank card provider. In addition, you can also use chargeback if you paid using a debit card. A word of caution, though, there are requirements before this applies, so you should check them first.

You can also file a complaint about the PSP (Payment service provider) and demand for reimbursement. If you’ve been scammed and the banks involved are not doing what they are supposed to do, you should be refunded right after the fraud happens.

But if nothing still works at your advantage, and you need further assistance, you can contact us through our email, scaminator@protonmail.com. We will help you in any way we can. Don’t worry. We’ve got you covered!

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