Scam broker & platform watchlist

Scam Broker Directory

This directory lists brokers, platforms, and “recovery” services reported to Seamus Manley Investigations or identified through our work on complex financial and cryptocurrency matters. Entries are for information only, and do not replace your own due diligence.

Placement Action Investigator’s Dossier

Case record for Placement Action. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (France – Autorité des marchés financiers). Record date: 2025-10-30. Recorded online address: placement-action.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Tradecapexapp Operator Advisory

Case record for Tradecapexapp. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (France – Autorité des marchés financiers). Record date: 2025-12-17. Recorded online address: tradecapexapp.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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CoinEquityx Investigator’s Dossier

Case record for CoinEquityx. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2026-03-13. Recorded online address: http://coinequityx.org. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Steemwin Operator Advisory

Case record for Steemwin. Source cited: Alberta Securities Commission. Record date: 2024-06-06. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Platform Due-Diligence: Gdenlinea

Case record for Gdenlinea. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Spain – Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores). Record date: 2021-10-04. Recorded online address: gdenlinea.net. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Seamus Manley Notes on Investiraupays

Case record for Investiraupays. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (France – Autorité des marchés financiers). Record date: 2026-06-25. Recorded online address: investiraupays.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: Royal Trust Group

Case record for Royal Trust Group. Source cited: National Securities and Stock Market Commission. Record date: 2024-03-12. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Platform Due-Diligence: Apera Management

Case record for Apera Management. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (France – Autorité des marchés financiers). Record date: 2020-07-06. Recorded online address: apera-management.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Forex Trade Services Operator Advisory

Case record for Forex Trade Services. Source cited: Securities and Exchange Commission. Record date: 2026-06-04. Recorded online address: forextradeservices.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: Wavrix Option

Case record for Wavrix Option. Source cited: British Columbia Securities Commission. Record date: 2026-06-25. Recorded online address: https://wavrixoption.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Classicfx24trade Operator Advisory

Case record for Classicfx24trade. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Spain – Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores). Record date: 2021-03-29. Recorded online address: classicfx24trade.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Seamus Manley Notes on Green Oak Ltd

Case record for Green Oak Ltd. Source cited: Monetary Authority of Singapore. Record date: 2026-03-30. Recorded online address: https://www.roiteks.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: Cosminvest Sa

Case record for Cosminvest Sa. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Luxembourg – Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier). Record date: 2020-11-09. Recorded online address: cosminvest-sa.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: Far Trust International Finance

Case record for Far Trust International Finance. Source cited: Securities and Futures Commission. Record date: 2021-02-16. Recorded online address: https://bts006-btsopt-com.webnode.tw. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: Arta Capital

Case record for Arta Capital. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Luxembourg – Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier). Record date: 2025-09-10. Recorded online address: arta-capital.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Ustrade24 Investigator’s Dossier

Case record for Ustrade24. Source cited: Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa. Record date: 2025-05-02. Recorded online address: https://ustrade24.com, https://my.ustrade24.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Seamus Manley Notes on Throne Legacy Capital

Case record for Throne Legacy Capital. Source cited: Monetary Authority of Singapore. Record date: 2026-03-30. Recorded online address: https://www.tlcglobal.asia/. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Active Brokerz. Operator Advisory

Case record for Active Brokerz.. Source cited: The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets. Record date: 2020-12-07. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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