What should I do when a withdrawal requires another fee?

A quick way to pause, verify the situation independently, and choose a safer next step.

By the Scrammer team2 min read

Promises of easy profit can hide risk. Guaranteed returns, secrecy, and pressure to act quickly are reasons to stop and research.

What to do

Do not invest because of a private message, group chat, celebrity image, or urgent deadline.
Research the investment and the person offering it through official regulator tools.
Treat extra fees required to withdraw supposed profits as a serious warning sign.

Keep the decision in your control

You do not need to decide immediately whether a contact is genuine. End the unexpected conversation, find a trusted contact route independently, and ask for help before sending money or information.

Use the private Help Finder

Source

Investor.gov: Protect Your MoneyOfficial information used for this short guide.

Source last reviewed October 11, 2026.