Elitequestmarkets Scam Warning: Fake DeFi Bot and Withdrawal Tax

Elitequestmarkets gathered its users through links in the description boxes of YouTube videos explaining decentralised finance (DeFi) bots. Those who signed up are described as being given a "funded test account" before depositing any money, with the balance grown quickly, and real money requested only after this stage.
🎥 From the Test Account to a Real Investment
The accounts shared by users repeat the same order: a move from a bot video to the site, a trial balance assigned without asking for money, and profits rising on the screen. Capital was then requested "before the institutional window closes"; some users are reported to have taken out loans to invest under this pressure.
When a withdrawal was requested, the account was locked with the message that it had been "flagged"; an upfront tax was demanded first, and after it was paid, a new "regulatory penalty". Directing people to invest without authorisation through video and social media is unauthorised activity under SPK Board Decision No. 5/173 of 3 February 2017.
🔍 Domain, Address and FCA Record
- elitequestmarkets.com was registered on 8 July 2026 through the Czech registrar Gransy; it is now suspended (clientHold) and does not open.
- The UK FCA added the platform to its warning list on 21 July 2026, only 13 days after the domain was registered.
- Stated address: 1 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5AB, the address of a multi-tenant skyscraper.
- E-mail used: [email protected]
- The platform does not appear on the list of authorised intermediary institutions kept by the SPK.
🔗 Similar Operations That Demand Fees at Withdrawal
Sites using the same Canary Wharf address, and operations that demand a commission or a "recovery" fee at the withdrawal stage:
- Crypto Brokers Capital: crypto and CFDs at the same London addressTR
- Qevandorix: the withdrawal-commission pretextTR
- Refundiks: a fund-recovery promise that targets the victim a second time
- BlueCloud Recovery: a demand for a recovery feeTR
🧭 How Does the Legal Process Work?
Because the investment was often moved through crypto wallets, the first step is to identify the point where the money passed to a crypto exchangeTR. An asset investigationTR is then carried out through wallet and bank movements; because computer systems were used, the act is assessed as qualified fraudTR.
For detailed information and legal support, you can contact Savun Law & Consultancy.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why was a test balance given without a deposit?
Is the tax requested for a withdrawal a real tax?
Is BramseyAdvisor LLC, recommended in comments, reliable?
The site has closed. Can the money be traced?
I am a victim of Elitequestmarkets. What should I do?
This page is an English adaptation of our Turkish article Elitequestmarkets (elitequestmarkets.com) DeFi Bot ve Çekim Vergisi Dolandırıcılığı.
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