The exchange demanded a wallet activation fee before releasing my USDT

I deposited approximately 1,200 USDT into the exchange after being invited through an investment discussion group.

The dashboard showed profitable trading activity and my balance increased steadily.

When I attempted to withdraw funds, support informed me that my wallet required activation and blockchain synchronization before transfers could be processed.

The activation fee was equal to 12 percent of my account balance and had to be paid separately rather than deducted from existing funds.