David A.

As long as you are aware that their sole purpose is to take your money, you will not be surprised or disappointed.
They have a particular M. O which goes as follows:
1) Constant phone calls or emails
2) 2) Attempt to get personal information from you (family etc)
3) 3) Some good trading advice initially which will see you make substantial profits... Objective: put more money into your account.
4) 4) The one trade that puts your account in jeopardy and requires that you deposit money to keep the trade open (this will work out if you put enough money in, but if you don't you will lose your account)... Objective: put more money into your account
5) 5) Difficulty in withdrawing any money, esp if it is more than your initial deposit.
6) 6) That "Once in a lifetime" opportunity. It may be an election, Brexit, a historical high of the Dow Jones or some other event. You will be pressurised into 'taking advantage' of this move in the market... Objective: put more money into your account.
7) 7) Psychological techniques. Your "trainer" will speak to you about gaining money to 'look after your family/retire/help people/ buy your dream house or car'. In fact he will say anything that will push your particular psychological buttons. This will be gained from the personal information that he has gained from you during numerous phone calls and emails... Objective: put more money into your account.
8) These are just some of the techniques they use. Remember these people are not honest. They are devious and are playing the long game... they know that the longer you trade with them the more likely they are to get your money. I only knew these details after Frederick_grayson at öutlook.com helped me recover my funds.