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The hidden fees at fx-alpha.com are the real scandal here. What they advertise and what they actually charge are two different things. By the time I realized how much I was paying in various fees and spreads, I had already lost a meaningful amount.
Pros: Helpful community forum|Intuitive for beginners
Cons: Account statements could be more detailed|Live chat only during business hours
I referred a friend to fx-alpha.com through a podcast recommendation. 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: Personal attention|Competitive fees|Easy withdrawals|Clean UI
Cons: Inactivity fee applies after 12 months
Tried to withdraw my funds from fx-alpha.com 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: Lost entire investment|Reported to authorities|Unresponsive