Binary-options account demanded a bank code fee to withdraw

I was introduced to a binary-options account manager through WhatsApp and deposited Bitcoin through an ATM. The account showed a much larger balance, but I was told I needed to pay a separate bank-code fee before I could transfer the money out.

The platform did not simply deduct the claimed fee from the displayed balance, which made the situation feel wrong. I lost around $1,200 and hope others avoid paying extra withdrawal charges after being shown inflated profits.