Trade Winds (Pty) Ltd. participates in digital asset transactions as a principal counterparty via peer-to-peer (P2P) platforms. Please read this notice carefully to protect yourself from fraudulent activity.

 

We Are Not an Investment Service

 

Trade Winds does not offer investment products, manage funds on behalf of others, or promise returns of any kind.

If anyone claims they can multiply your money or provide “guaranteed profits” by sending crypto or funds linked to Trade Winds, this is a scam.

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We never:

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• Offer profit-sharing or staking schemes

• Provide financial advice

• Request deposits for trading on your behalf

 

We Do Not Initiate Contact

 

Trade Winds does not initiate contact via:

• Direct messages

• Social media

• Phone calls

• Email outreach

 

All legitimate interaction occurs only within official P2P order chats on supported platforms, such as:

• Binance

• Bybit

• Bitget

 

We do not operate or communicate via Telegram, WhatsApp, or any external messaging platforms.

 

Nature of Activity

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Trade Winds participates in:

• Buying and selling crypto assets as a counterparty

• Settling transactions through platform escrow mechanisms

 

We do not:

• Offer managed trading

• Provide passive income products

• Facilitate third-party transactions

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Verification Process

 

Verification is conducted only where necessary within the context of a live transaction.

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Trade Winds may request limited information to confirm:

• Identity

• Proof of payment

• Ownership of the payment method

 

Any request for documentation outside of an active platform trade should be treated as suspicious.

 

Recognise Common Red Flags

 

Be alert to the following:

❌ “Send your funds and we’ll double them”
❌ “I’m from Trade Winds support — click this link”
❌ “Let’s continue on Telegram or WhatsApp”

 

These are scams.

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No legitimate trading counterparty guarantees returns or moves conversations off-platform.

 

What to do:

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If you encounter suspicious activity:

✅ End the conversation immediately
✅ Do not send funds or personal information
✅ Report the user via the platform
✅ Retain screenshots as evidence

 

Reporting Suspicious Activity

 

If you believe you have encountered a scam involving our name:

1. Cancel any pending transaction

2. Take screenshots of all communications

3. Report the user via the exchange help centre

4. Notify us at hello@tradewinds247.co.za

 

Your vigilance helps protect the community. Always trade securely, stay within official exchange platforms, and verify merchant profiles before proceeding.