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.

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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BitUniSwap Operator Advisory

Case record for BitUniSwap. 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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Seamus Manley Notes on Legitimatebitrade

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

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

Case record for FinAllianz. Source cited: Securities and Exchange Commission. Record date: 2026-06-04. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for Fortgoldadvance. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). Record date: 2021-08-09. Recorded online address: fortgoldadvance.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Phemex-OTC Operator Advisory

Case record for Phemex-OTC. Source cited: Autorité des marchés financiers. Record date: 2024-07-16. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for Yuandaqihuogongsi. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Hong Kong – Securities and Futures Commission). Record date: 2020-11-23. Recorded online address: yuandaqihuogongsi.b58b.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for Bondcomparisonsite. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). Record date: 2020-07-06. Recorded online address: bondcomparisonsite.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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JFA Advisors, LLC Investigator’s Dossier

Case record for JFA Advisors, LLC. Source cited: Securities and Exchange Commission. Record date: 2026-06-04. Recorded online address: jfaadvisorsllc.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for Cryptolegacypro. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (France – Autorité des marchés financiers). Record date: 2020-05-15. Recorded online address: cryptolegacypro.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for Profinancetrade. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Spain – Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores). Record date: 2024-02-01. Recorded online address: profinancetrade.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for NOX TRADING. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2025-10-19. Recorded online address: www.noxtrading.net. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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