EmeralTrade has been flagged by Ontario Securities Commission for "Unregistered/Unlicensed entity offering financial products or services". EmeralTrade found at www.emeraltrade.com is not registered in Ontario to engage in the business of trading in securities. This company appears in our regulatory warnings database. Always verify with official regulatory sources before investing or doing business with this firm.
I looked into EmeralTrade and found they appear in the regulatory warnings database. Ontario Securities Commission has issued a notice about this firm. Whether this is a misunderstanding or a serious concern, the fact remains that proper due diligence is essential. Always verify the regulatory status of any company before investing your hard-earned money.
Cons: Flagged by international regulators|Due diligence required
I was contacted by EmeralTrade through social media. They promised guaranteed returns of 20-30% monthly. Being naive, I invested. The "account manager" pressured me to invest more and more. When I finally tried to take profit, my account was frozen and they stopped responding. Classic Ponzi/advance fee fraud.
Pros: Initially responsive customer service
Cons: Lost entire investment|Reported to authorities|Unresponsive
After seeing ads for EmeralTrade online, I investigated. The company is listed in the IOSCO I-SCAN warnings database and has been flagged by Ontario Securities Commission. Their website looks professional but that means nothing - many scam operations invest heavily in appearance. Always check the regulatory warnings before investing.
Pros: Website looks legitimate on the surface
Cons: Listed in warning databases|No transparency|Pressure to invest quickly
I referred a friend to EmeralTrade after a family member had a good experience. We both deposited. The referral bonus never arrived. Support said we did not meet the terms. When we asked which terms they pointed to a clause that was added after we signed up. Shady.
Pros: Real-time alerts|Instant funding|Social trading features|Economic calendar
Cons: Currency conversion fee exists
My withdrawal request from EmeralTrade has been pending for over two weeks now. Every time I contact support, I get the same copy-paste response about processing times. This is unacceptable for a financial platform in this day and age.
Pros: Good analytical tools|Transparent fees
Cons: Cannot customize dashboard fully|Would like more payment methods
Tried to withdraw my funds from EmeralTrade and was told I needed to pay a "withdrawal tax" of 20%. This is a red flag. No legitimate broker charges withdrawal taxes. When I refused, they became aggressive and eventually stopped all communication. My entire investment is gone.
Cons: No regulatory oversight|Money disappeared|Fake testimonials