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.

FXopen Operator Advisory

Case record for FXopen. Source cited: National Securities and Stock Market Commission. Record date: 2024-03-21. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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ICG Limited Operator Advisory

Case record for ICG Limited. Source cited: Financial Markets Authority. Record date: 2025-12-02. Recorded online address: intelligencechipgrouplimited.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Crowns Equity Investigator’s Dossier

Case record for Crowns Equity. Source cited: Autorité des marchés financiers. Record date: 2026-01-20. Recorded online address: https://www.crownsequity.com, crownsequity.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for Eutradex. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Greece – Hellenic Capital Market Commission). Record date: 2024-04-22. Recorded online address: eutradex.cc. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Case File: Prime-Earn

Case record for Prime-Earn. Source cited: Financial Markets Authority. Record date: 2025-12-02. Recorded online address: prime-earn.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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American First Securities Operator Advisory

Case record for American First Securities. Source cited: Securities and Exchange Commission. Record date: 2026-06-04. Recorded online address: american1stsecurities.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Case File: OctaFxPower Ltd

Case record for OctaFxPower Ltd. Source cited: Securities Commission. Record date: 2024-05-07. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for Immediate%. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Australia – Australian Securities and Investments Commission). Record date: 2024-03-26. Recorded online address: infoaboutelton.org. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Smart Analyst Expert Operator Advisory

Case record for Smart Analyst Expert. Source cited: Financial Markets Authority. Record date: 2026-04-01. Recorded online address: smartanalystexpert.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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SWING MARKETS Operator Advisory

Case record for SWING MARKETS. Source cited: Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores. Record date: 2020-06-29. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Onex Trade Investigator’s Dossier

Case record for Onex Trade. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Spain – Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores). Record date: 2024-10-18. Recorded online address: onex-trade.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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ʜsʜ.goldsaving Operator Advisory

Case record for ʜsʜ.goldsaving. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Thailand – Securities and Exchange Commission). Record date: 2025-10-30. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Global CB Invest Investigator’s Dossier

Case record for Global CB Invest. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2025-09-01. Recorded online address: www.globalcbinvest.net. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Seamus Manley Notes on Meth Trade Hub

Case record for Meth Trade Hub. Source cited: Ontario Securities Commission. Record date: 2026-02-02. Recorded online address: https://www.methtradehub.com, https://www.methtradehub.com/wp-content/FINAEU-LICENSE_Celestial-Trade_.pdf. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for TrippatradingFX. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2025-11-10. Recorded online address: www.trippatradingfx.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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IA-Digital Markets Investigator’s Dossier

Case record for IA-Digital Markets. Source cited: Securities and Exchange Commission. Record date: 2026-06-04. Recorded online address: a-digitalmarkets.com, ia-digitalmarkets.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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