Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service -- Fraud or scam -- Complaint #18080275
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 18080275
Company: Winklevoss Exchange LLC
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service
Sub-Product: Virtual currency
Issue: Fraud or scam
State: Maryland
ZIP Code: 21014
Date Received: 2025-12-02T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2025-12-02T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I participated in XXXX referral promotion that promised a {$50.00} XXXX reward after purchasing {$100.00} in cryptocurrency and meeting the trading requirements within 30 days. I completed the required $ XXXX trade and my XXXX app explicitly displayed that my {$50.00} reward was scheduled to arrive by XX/XX/year>. I relied on this confirmation as evidence that I met all eligibility requirements. The payout date passed and the reward was never credited. After contacting XXXX support multiple times, I finally received a response stating that a restriction had allegedly been placed on my account, making me ineligible for referral rewards under their promotion terms. However, XXXX refuses to provide any explanation or documentation regarding : What the alleged restriction is, When it was placed on my account, Why the app continued to display an earned payout and scheduled payment date if I was supposedly ineligible. I was never notified of any account restriction prior to or during the qualification period, and no restrictions were visible within the app when XXXX confirmed the reward payout date. Only after the promised payment date passed did XXXX deny the reward retroactively using vague policy language while refusing to disclose evidence or explanation. I believe this constitutes deceptive promotional advertising and an unfair practice, where an incentive is advertised, shown as earned, and then withheld after completion of the requirements without transparent justification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #18080275 about?
Complaint #18080275 was filed against Winklevoss Exchange LLC regarding Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service specifically about Fraud or scam. It was received by the CFPB on 2025-12-02T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Winklevoss Exchange LLC respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with explanation". The response was timely.
What is the risk level of this complaint?
See the risk assessment section for details on this complaint's risk profile.
How do I file a similar complaint?
You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. Select the appropriate product category (Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Winklevoss Exchange LLC?
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Disclaimer
This analysis is AI-generated based on publicly available CFPB complaint data. It does not constitute financial or legal advice.