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: Xpaydex

Case record for Xpaydex. Source cited: Financial Markets Authority. Record date: 2025-09-15. Recorded online address: xpaydex.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for Gmotob. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Hong Kong – Securities and Futures Commission). Record date: 2020-08-04. Recorded online address: gmotob.cn. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for Grosschain Wealth. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2024-01-19. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Stargroove Trade Ltd. Investigator’s Dossier

Case record for Stargroove Trade Ltd.. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (United States of America – Securities and Exchange Commission). Record date: 2026-06-04. Recorded online address: jumbocdfund.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Kiplar Ltd Operator Advisory

Case record for Kiplar Ltd. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Italy – Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa). Record date: 2021-06-18. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Platform Due-Diligence: Pospix

Case record for Pospix. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Spain – Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores). Record date: 2021-02-17. Recorded online address: pospix.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for Atm Contract. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Spain – Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores). Record date: 2023-10-16. Recorded online address: atm-contract.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for BDS FX. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2024-09-26. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for Cnl Invest. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Switzerland – Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority). Record date: 2024-12-20. Recorded online address: cnl-invest.ch. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for CryoNet. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Australia – Australian Securities and Investments Commission). Record date: 2025-12-17. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for Fyshr AG. Source cited: Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht. Record date: 2024-07-15. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for SimpliiCrypto. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Ontario – Ontario Securities Commission). Record date: 2023-06-06. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for Cortinacap. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Hong Kong – Securities and Futures Commission). Record date: 2024-02-23. Recorded online address: cortinacap.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for Tradingbusiness. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Spain – Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores). Record date: 2022-11-07. Recorded online address: tradingbusiness.es. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for Athenafinance. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (France – Autorité des marchés financiers). Record date: 2025-11-14. Recorded online address: athenafinance.fr. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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