Brokers

Yes, in some cases this is possible. The main thing is to act quickly:

• Save correspondence, receipts, screenshots of the account and calls
• Seek help from specialists in fund recovery
• If there are grounds, you can file a complaint with law enforcement agencies and initiate a chargeback procedure (if a card was used)

You can:

• Check the website of your country's regulator (for example, CBR, CySEC, FCA, ASIC)
• Compare the company name and legal entity — fraudsters often use similar names to real brokers
• Use the check on finsmotr.com or submit a request for analysis

• Do not panic and do not agree to dubious "unlocks" for money
• Make a complete copy of the data: screenshots, screen recordings
• Write an official complaint to the broker's email
• Consult lawyers specializing in financial disputes

Possibly. Especially if:

• They say "now is the perfect moment" and pressure you with urgency
• They claim that your money is "already making a profit" and you need more to withdraw
• They insistently persuade you to take out a loan or use someone else's money

This is typical behavior of scam brokers. Do not give in.