Company profile · Broker · Japan · Updated Aug 04, 2026
High Attention
Risk Score
High Risk
As of Aug 04, 2026
Inception & reports
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Inception date not verified in sources reviewed
2026
Public complaints / alerts appear in the record
2026
Brief last updated · Aug 04, 2026
Brief analysis
About this YWO review
YWO is a forex/CFD broker claiming a Comoros (Mwali) base and a South African FSCA licence 54357 — the latter unverified — with a documented complaint pattern of cancelled profits and silently cut leverage. As of August 2026, public reporting linked to the domain associated with this brand and activity associated with Japan includes patterns such as stalled withdrawals, unexpected fee demands before payout, or similar friction. Clients often ask whether YWO is a scam or a legitimate broker; the answer turns on the domain you used and the documents you still hold.
Withdrawals, fees, and what to keep
A licence you verified yourself and a payout that reaches an account you control is one picture. A dashboard balance plus a new “tax” or “compliance” payment before you can leave is another. If you paid through the domain associated with this brand, retain the date, method, and any message that demanded an extra fee.
If you cannot withdraw
Accounts that allow a small test payout and then freeze larger requests are a recurring pattern in YWO complaint threads. Contact Mike Levy Law for a confidential consultation — we compare what you send with the public record and advise on litigation or reporting pathways.
Public record
Reviews & What People Are Saying
Comments from people describing problems with this entity. Our team may reply when the
reported loss appears material and a confidential consultation could help.
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€37,500 · Test withdrawal worked once, then nothing
The open balance near €37,500 will not move without another “release” payment. I put money in via a Apple Pay deposit on a recovery chat. Domain on my notes: YWO. Who should I contact with the timeline and proof I still have?
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Leila OkaforSouth Africa
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Mike Levy LawSupport
Sorry to hear about the blocked payout. Send what you can on dates, amounts, and the domain you used — we can outline counsel or reporting options quietly.
Todo parecía normal en un gestor por WhatsApp después del transferencia en dos tramos. Se presentó como YWO. Conservo chats, recibos e IDs de referencia. ¿Hay un siguiente paso práctico?
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Rafael MüllerColombia
Lucros só no painel / YWO
No um broker por telefone parecia normal depois do transferência em duas tranches. Os saques pararam e o chat só repetia a lista. (YWO) A quem envio o cronograma e as provas?
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Aisha SantosPortugal
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Guidance
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers on legitimacy, withdrawals, fees, and how a confidential consultation works.
Is YWO a scam?
Public complaint patterns linked to YWO often include stalled withdrawals, unexpected fee demands, or unreachable support. This page is not a court finding — it summarizes the public record so you can compare it with your own documents. If funds are stuck, keep every receipt and URL and ask for a confidential review before sending more money.
Is YWO a legit broker?
Screen balances are not the same as a payout you control. YWO is a forex/CFD broker claiming a Comoros (Mwali) base and a South African FSCA licence 54357 — the latter unverified — with a documented complaint pattern of cancelled profits and silently cut leverage. Share the date and how you paid if you want a confidential consultation on next steps.
Can you close my YWO account, or have the person who phoned me call again?
Mike Levy Law is not affiliated with this broker. We do not hold an account at YWO and cannot impersonate their staff or reopen a login for you.
YWO says I must pay a tax or fee before withdrawing — should I?
No. Real firms deduct legitimate charges from the balance or disclose them in statements — they do not usually demand a separate “tax” or “release” payment to a personal wallet before you can leave.
What do you do with what I send?
We review it confidentially against the public record and outline counsel, regulator, or reporting options. We are not a bank, card scheme, or police substitute.
How does your process work?
We begin with a confidential look at the date, how you paid, and any statements or screenshots you still have. We then compare that timeline with the public record and outline counsel, regulator, or reporting options. We do not replace your bank, card scheme, or the police.
Summary: YWO — a forex/CFD broker claiming a Comoros (Mwali) base and a South African FSCA licence 54357 — the latter unverified — with a documented complaint pattern of cancelled profits and silently cut leverage This page is informational and does not constitute a finding of liability. Profile last updated Aug 04, 2026.
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Share your experience with this company. All comments are moderated — submissions are reviewed before anything is published live. Email and phone are used only to follow up if needed and are never published.