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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.

Byexnode Operator Advisory

Case record for Byexnode. Source cited: Financial Markets Authority. Record date: 2026-03-10. Recorded online address: Byexnode.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for Maxifxnft. Source cited: Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority. Record date: 2024-11-26. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for Imperial App Ltd. Source cited: Monetary Authority of Singapore. Record date: 2026-03-30. Recorded online address: https://cfreserve.com/. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Seamus Manley Notes on Pinnacle Trades Net

Case record for Pinnacle Trades Net. Source cited: Finansinspektionen. Record date: 2025-06-16. Recorded online address: www.pinnacletradesnet.com, www.pinnacletradesnet.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for Helfenstein Ag. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Switzerland – Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority). Record date: 2026-07-03. Recorded online address: helfenstein-ag.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for Fam-Base. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2026-04-28. Recorded online address: fam-base.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for Aeg Solutions. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (France – Autorité des marchés financiers). Record date: 2020-01-07. Recorded online address: aeg-solutions.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for StormGain LLC. Source cited: Financial Market Authority. Record date: 2021-11-23. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Best Bond Rates Operator Advisory

Case record for Best Bond Rates. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2026-06-04. Recorded online address: https://bestbondrates.co.uk/. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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