Reported as a scam / unregulated
Why GSTrade is on the register
GSTrade claims to operate under the name GLOBAL SEEK Limited, stating it has registered offices in both Japan and Hong Kong. However, our verification efforts found no record of this company in the official registers of either the Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) or the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). This means that, even if GSTrade maintains physical addresses in these jurisdictions, it does not hold any authorization to conduct regulated financial or forex trading activities in either location. Operating without proper licensing in such tightly regulated markets is a major red flag. Therefore, GSTrade appears to be a scam.
If you have money with this broker
- Stop sending funds. Do not pay any further “fees”, “taxes” or “verification” charges to release a withdrawal — this is a common secondary scam.
- Preserve evidence. Save transaction IDs, wallet addresses, chat logs, and every screenshot before the account is closed.
- Report it. Notify your bank/exchange and your national financial regulator so the activity is on record.
- Get guidance. Tell us what happened and we will point you to the right next step. A free public registry — we never charge any fees.
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