AEX Crypto Exchange Review: Why This Platform Is a Known Scam in 2025

Just lost $12k to AEX last year. No replies. No refund. Just silence.

This is why crypto education matters. People see ‘low fees’ and ‘mobile app’ and think ‘legit.’ But the real red flags? No regulation, no withdrawal history, support that ghosts you. AEX isn’t an exchange-it’s a digital pickpocket with a fancy website. I’ve seen this script play out a dozen times. The only difference here is how loud the scam is trying to be. Don’t be fooled by polish. Look at the bones.

I appreciate the thorough breakdown, especially the regulatory context. As someone who works in fintech compliance, I can confirm: if a platform isn’t registered with any major financial authority-SEC, FCA, ASIC, etc.-and has a pattern of withdrawal blocks, it’s not a gray area. It’s a red zone. AEX’s entire model mirrors the classic ‘pump and disappear’ scam. The fact that they still operate under a professional facade is terrifying. Please, everyone: report these platforms. Even if you can’t recover your funds, you might save someone else’s life savings.

Incorrect usage of ‘its’ vs ‘it’s’ in the post. Also, ‘blacklisted by multiple trusted organizations’ is vague-name them. BrokerChooser? Traders Union? Cite the exact URLs. Otherwise this reads like fearmongering. And why is Kraken mentioned as ‘regulated in the EU and Canada’? Kraken is licensed in Canada but operates under U.S. state-by-state rules. You’re being sloppy. AEX is a scam, yes-but your argument needs precision, not emotional hype.

lol i saw this post and immediately thought of my cousin who lost $8k on aex last year. she was so convinced it was legit because the app looked like coinbase. she even sent screenshots to her friends saying ‘look how easy it is!’ then poof. no withdrawals. no emails returned. she cried for weeks. i told her to report it but she was too embarrassed. we need more posts like this. not to shame people who got scammed, but to make sure no one else gets fooled by a pretty interface and a 0.1% fee. 💔

Why are you even writing this? Everyone who trades crypto knows AEX is a scam. You’re preaching to the choir. The people who get scammed are the ones who don’t read Reddit. They’re the ones who saw a YouTube ad saying ‘Earn 20% monthly with AEX Staking.’ This post is useless. Just block the domain and move on.

Hey if you’re reading this and you’re worried you’ve been scammed-you’re not alone. I’ve helped three friends navigate this exact situation. First, save every screenshot. Every email. Every chat. Even the ones that say ‘under review.’ Second, file with Crypto Legal. They actually respond. Third, post your story on r/CryptoCurrencyScams. People there have gotten refunds just by getting enough visibility. It’s not easy. But you’re not powerless. Keep going.

My friend lost $5k. He still checks his AEX account daily. It’s heartbreaking.

Man I just saw a TikTok ad for AEX yesterday with some guy in a suit saying ‘Stake with us and retire by 30’ and I was like… oh no. not again. I’ve seen this exact thing happen on Telegram groups too. People get tricked because the UI is clean, the token names look real, and the staking APY is 30%+ which is obviously insane if you know anything about crypto. But most newbies don’t. I made a short video explaining the red flags and posted it in my local crypto meetup group. Got 200+ views in an hour. Maybe we need more grassroots awareness. Not just Reddit rants. Real people talking to real people who are about to get burned.

I am from India and many of my friends have lost money on AEX. One friend deposited 5 lakhs INR in USDT. After 10 months, the balance still shows on the app, but withdraw button is disabled. Support says ‘technical issue’ and never responds again. We tried contacting local cyber cell but they said since it is foreign platform, they cannot help. Only way is to report on Crypto Legal. But even that feels like shouting into void. Still, better than silence.

It’s worth noting that AEX’s domain registration details are hidden, and their corporate address is listed as a virtual office in the Seychelles-a common tactic for unregulated platforms. Their SSL certificate is valid, but that only proves encryption, not legitimacy. The absence of a physical headquarters, registered legal entity, or public compliance officer is a massive red flag. Regulatory oversight isn’t just bureaucracy-it’s the only thing standing between users and financial annihilation. AEX doesn’t just lack it; it actively avoids it. This isn’t negligence. It’s intentional.

I used to work in customer support for a crypto platform. I know the scripts. The ‘under review’ line? That’s the death sentence. They don’t even pretend to be trying anymore. AEX doesn’t want your money. They want your trust. And once they have it? They vanish. I’m not mad. I’m just… exhausted. Another one bites the dust. Why do we keep letting this happen?

Thank you for this. It’s not just about money-it’s about dignity. People who fall for scams aren’t stupid. They’re hopeful. And hope is the most powerful thing in the world. AEX exploits that. They don’t just steal funds. They steal trust. And that’s harder to recover. I’ve been in crypto since 2017. I’ve seen bear markets, rug pulls, and fake ICOs. But AEX? This is the kind of platform that makes me want to quit the whole space. If we don’t call these out, we’re complicit.

Wow. You wrote a whole essay. Did you get paid to do this? Or are you just bored? AEX is a scam. Everyone knows. Now go outside.