Why Withdrawal Fees Are the Biggest Red Flag in Crypto Scams

When Profits Become “Locked”

One of the most consistent patterns in crypto scams is the moment withdrawals are requested. This is often when the platform introduces:

• Taxes
• Unlock fees
• Liquidity charges
• Compliance payments

These fees are presented as mandatory steps before funds can be released.

Why Legitimate Platforms Don’t Do This

On real trading platforms:

• Fees are deducted automatically
• Withdrawals do not require extra payments
• Taxes are handled by users independently

Any platform that demands upfront payments before releasing funds is acting outside normal financial practice.

The Endless Fee Cycle

Victims are often told:

• “This is the final fee”
• “Your account will unlock after payment”

In reality:

• New fees appear
• Accounts remain frozen
• Communication eventually stops

This cycle continues until the victim stops paying.

Final Takeaway

Withdrawal fees are not a technical issue — they are a control mechanism used to extract more money.
Once a platform demands payment to release funds, the likelihood of recovery is extremely low.