The login block post-profit scam is a malicious tactic used by fraudulent brokers where a trader’s account access is suddenly revoked after making significant profits. The trader is locked out of the platform, cannot monitor their trades or request withdrawals, and receives vague excuses or no response at all. This scam is designed to prevent the trader from cashing out, especially when the broker is unregulated and operates as a dealing desk profiting from client losses.

In this article, we expose how the login block post-profit scam operates, the signs that a broker is preparing to cut you off, and how to protect yourself from platforms that disappear as soon as you win.

How the Login Block Post-Profit Scam Works

1. Trader Begins to Win

You successfully:

• Build a profitable strategy
• Grow your account steadily
• Hit a large take-profit or make gains on high-impact news

The broker, often a B-book dealer, sees this as a threat to their internal profit model.

2. Platform Access Is Suddenly Revoked

Once your profits are realised:

• You’re logged out and can’t access your account
• Login attempts fail without explanation
• Password resets don’t work
• You receive error messages like “Invalid credentials” or “Account under review”

Support becomes vague or silent.

3. Excuses or Ghosting Begin

If you manage to reach customer service, you may be told:

• “Your account is flagged for suspicious activity”
• “There is a compliance audit in progress”
• “Your login is restricted due to technical issues”
• “We’re investigating abnormal trading behaviour”

In most cases, your account remains frozen indefinitely.

4. Funds Are Lost or Unreachable

Even if your trades were legitimate:

• Withdrawals are not processed
• You can’t verify balances
• The broker may eventually vanish entirely, taking all funds with them

Why Scam Brokers Use Login Blocks

• To avoid paying profitable traders
• To maintain their internal profit margins
• To stall until traders give up
• To erase evidence of trades or manipulation
• To punish scalping, news trading, or EAs that expose platform weaknesses

Red Flags of a Potential Login Block Scam

• No two-factor authentication or recovery options
• Poorly secured platforms with weak customer access tools
• Sudden silence from customer support after profits
• Unregulated broker with no legal framework for complaints
• Terms of service allowing arbitrary account reviews or lockouts
• Bonus conditions used to justify access suspension

Real Consequences for Victims

• Loss of trading capital and earned profits
• No ability to prove performance or request investigation
• No recourse if the broker is offshore
• Emotional distress and loss of confidence in trading
• Data risk if identity documents were submitted earlier

How to Protect Yourself

1. Use Regulated Brokers Only

Brokers licensed by FCA, ASIC, CySEC, or CFTC:

• Cannot block access without clear regulatory justification
• Must notify traders and provide access to data
• Are legally bound to release funds unless under formal investigation

2. Document Your Profits and Platform Access

Before withdrawal attempts:

• Take screenshots of balances, trades, and dashboards
• Record timestamps and trade history
• Download any reports or statements immediately after major wins

3. Avoid Unregulated Bonus-Heavy Brokers

These platforms often:

• Lure traders in with bonuses
• Enforce unfair terms when profits are made
• Use “bonus violations” or “suspicious profit” as an excuse to block access

4. Never Leave Large Profits in the Account

Once you’ve made gains:

• Withdraw a portion immediately to test the broker
• If denied, begin withdrawal proceedings or report the platform

5. File a Complaint and Begin Recovery Steps

If locked out:

• Report the broker to regulatory authorities (even if they’re unregulated)
• File a chargeback with your payment provider
• Warn others in forex forums and scam alert lists
• Preserve all email/chat evidence for potential legal recourse

Learn to Defend Against Broker Manipulation

Knowing when to take profits—and how to defend them—is key to survival in the markets. Traders MBA offers trading courses that teach you how to detect red flags early, verify broker reliability, and protect your account from shady tactics like login blocks.

Conclusion

When your profits grow and your account vanishes, it’s no accident—it’s a calculated shutdown. If your broker only wants you to trade, not withdraw, it was never a platform—it was a trap. Because in trading, winning is only real when you can cash it out. Anything less is fiction sold as finance.