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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.

bitFlyer Operator Advisory

Case record for bitFlyer. Source cited: British Columbia Securities Commission. Record date: 2026-04-08. Recorded online address: https://bfuseg.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for Expert. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Thailand – Securities and Exchange Commission). Record date: 2026-01-20. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for SCJP Ltd. Source cited: Autorité des marchés financiers. Record date: 2026-06-26. Recorded online address: scjpic.com, scjpic.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Case File: Www1

Case record for Www1. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Spain – Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores). Record date: 2021-06-07. Recorded online address: www1.fantex.co. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for Freetradeeuropa. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Italy – Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa). Record date: 2026-01-06. Recorded online address: freetradeeuropa.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for SMARTINVESTPRO. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2025-02-06. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

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

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

Case record for APEX-COINS. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2023-10-08. Recorded online address: apex-coins.co. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for Macro Trademiners. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). Record date: 2023-03-03. Recorded online address: macro-trademiners.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for Summapips. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Spain – Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores). Record date: 2021-06-07. Recorded online address: summapips.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for Quick FX Mining. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2022-03-22. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for Virtualcapitaltraders. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (France – Autorité des marchés financiers). Record date: 2024-04-03. Recorded online address: virtualcapitaltraders.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

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

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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