Claimed Regulation: UNREGULATED. PUBLIC ADVISORY ISSUED BY DUBAI CONSUMER RIGHTS.
Tiger Funded (tigerfunded.com) is a high-risk proprietary trading firm identified by forensic audits as a 'Payout Trap' operator. While advertising competitive leverage and 'instant' accounts, the platform systematically denies withdrawals for profitable traders. Tactics include fabricating drawdown breaches, retroactively applying 'consistency rules,' and extorting 'GAS fees' for crypto payouts. Our investigation flags this firm as a probable Ponzi scheme with no verified liquidity providers.
| Firm Type | Proprietary Trading (Unregulated) |
|---|---|
| Reported Payout Ratio | Estimated < 5% (Legitimate Traders) |
| Primary Red Flag | Demand for "GAS Fees" to release profit |
| Platform Stability | Reported Freezes during profitable trades |
| Jurisdiction | Claimed Dubai (No verified corporate presence) |
| Regulation Status | ⚠ BLACKLISTED BY RECOVERY TEAMS |
| Known Domains | tigerfunded.com |
Tiger Funded is classified as a 'Churn-and-Burn' prop firm. The business model relies entirely on challenge fees; there is no evidence that the firm actually places trades on the live market. When traders become profitable, the firm employs a variety of unethical tactics to ensure the payout is never delivered, including the extortion of additional 'GAS fees' which is a hallmark of advance-fee fraud.
Our investigation into tigerfunded.com reveals a disturbing pattern of operational fraud. Multiple verified traders have reported that after passing challenges and reaching payout eligibility, their accounts were suddenly flagged for 'drawdown breaches' that do not align with mathematical reality. For example, one trader with a 10k account lost only $229 (less than 3%) but was immediately breached on a 3% drawdown rule, suggesting the firm uses a custom-manipulated backend to trigger failures.
More alarming is the emergence of 'Advance Fee' tactics. Support agents, often using pseudonyms like "Mark William," have been caught asking traders to pay crypto "GAS fees" (upwards of $100) to 'release' their earned profits. Legitimate prop firms and brokers never ask for external payments to process a withdrawal; they simply deduct fees from the balance. This is a definitive indicator of a scam.
Furthermore, the firm's Discord community is heavily moderated to suppress dissent. Legitimate inquiries regarding delayed payouts (some exceeding 30-60 days) result in immediate bans. Analysis of their "payout proofs" suggests a high probability of bot activity and "yellow-name" moderator accounts masquerading as successful traders to maintain the illusion of legitimacy.
A public safety advisory has reportedly been issued against Tiger Funded by the Dubai Consumer Rights Forum. The firm has been accused of operating a Ponzi scheme and engaging in money laundering. It is allegedly summoned to the Dubai High Court on April 18, 2026. Traders are strongly advised to cease all interactions with this platform immediately.
| "Consistency" Trap | Rules changed retroactively once the trader is in profit. |
|---|---|
| Synthetic Freezing | Platform becomes unresponsive during profitable trade closures. |
| GAS Fee Extortion | Demanding crypto payments for "transaction verification." |
| Review Hostage | Restoration of account access conditioned on deleting negative reviews. |
This company is a scam. They refused my $65,400 payout and then had the audacity to ask me to take down my negative review so they would 'give me my account back.' I said no. They are fraudsters using pawns to fund their lifestyle.
Passed my 50k challenge and was eligible for $4,924. A support guy named 'Mark William' told me he'd send crypto but I had to pay $89 gas fees first. Then he asked for another $18. I paid both and then he ghosted me. When I complained on Discord, I was banned instantly.
During my session, the MT5 froze for minutes while I had two trades in heavy profit. I couldn't close them. When it came back, the market had moved and the account was breached. Support says their logs show nothing. They are stealing money through platform manipulation.
Direct recovery from the firm is unlikely as they are unregulated and operate from offshore jurisdictions. However, forensic tracing of the initial "Challenge Fee" payments and "GAS fees" is possible. Contact our specialists for a case evaluation →
No. Despite their claims, Tiger Funded is not listed on any official regulatory register in the UAE (DFSA/ADGM). In fact, multiple reports indicate they are facing legal action from the Dubai High Court for fraudulent financial services.
Tiger Funded uses "Burner Moderation." When a user asks about a delayed payout or points out inconsistencies in the rules, they are banned to prevent other "pawns" (new challenge buyers) from seeing the truth. This is a common tactic in Ponzi-style prop firms.
Forensic Blacklist Status
Status: ACTIVE SCAM ALERT
Confirmed Tactics: Advance Fee Fraud, Platform Manipulation, Systematic Payout Denial.
Date Flagged: February 2026
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Risk Warning: Proprietary trading firms are largely unregulated. Trading involves significant risk. This forensic review is based on verified victim reports, regulatory advisories, and digital forensic analysis of platform behavior.
Investigation Notice: If you have been denied a payout or asked to pay "GAS fees" by Tiger Funded, please contact our recovery team immediately.