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.

Case File: Search UK Bonds

Case record for Search UK Bonds. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2020-12-10. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Platform Due-Diligence: World Finance

Case record for World Finance. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Thailand – Securities and Exchange Commission). Record date: 2025-12-09. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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AI Forex Trader Investigator’s Dossier

Case record for AI Forex Trader. Source cited: National Securities and Stock Market Commission. Record date: 2025-11-25. Recorded online address: https://www.aiforex-trader.com/. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Platform Due-Diligence: Elston Management

Case record for Elston Management. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Switzerland – Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority). Record date: 2024-03-20. Recorded online address: elston-management.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Case File: Bitcoineer New Zealand

Case record for Bitcoineer New Zealand. Source cited: Financial Markets Authority. Record date: 2025-07-21. Recorded online address: bitcoineeraitrading.com/nz/. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Case File: Truvasta Capital

Case record for Truvasta Capital. Source cited: The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets. Record date: 2025-08-20. Recorded online address: truvastacapital.io, truvastacapital.io. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Premium Stocks Investigator’s Dossier

Case record for Premium Stocks. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2025-07-14. Recorded online address: www.premiiumstock.info. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Utmost Open Trades Operator Advisory

Case record for Utmost Open Trades. Source cited: Securities and Exchange Commission. Record date: 2026-06-04. Recorded online address: utmostopentrades.com/. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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ELTFV Operator Advisory

Case record for ELTFV. Source cited: Securities Commission. Record date: 2025-05-15. Recorded online address: https://www.eltfvpn.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Platform Due-Diligence: Oecd Oe

Case record for Oecd Oe. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Singapore – Monetary Authority of Singapore). Record date: 2026-03-30. Recorded online address: oecd-oe.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Seamus Manley Notes on BitCloud

Case record for BitCloud. Source cited: Securities and Futures Commission. Record date: 2024-04-12. Recorded online address: https://www.tobitcloud.com/. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Platform Due-Diligence: Genesismining

Case record for Genesismining. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Spain – Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores). Record date: 2021-09-27. Recorded online address: genesismining.uk. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Case File: Gifx Partner Limited

Case record for Gifx Partner Limited. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2026-07-03. Recorded online address: gifxpartnersltd.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Seamus Manley Notes on Van Simmel Group

Case record for Van Simmel Group. Source cited: Monetary Authority of Singapore. Record date: 2026-03-30. Recorded online address: www.vansimmel.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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