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.

VESTOFX Operator Advisory

Case record for VESTOFX. Source cited: Securities Commission. Record date: 2026-01-06. Recorded online address: https://www.vestofx.net/en/. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for Swiss V. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Switzerland – Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority). Record date: 2025-02-27. Recorded online address: swiss-v.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for Firstsechk. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Hong Kong – Securities and Futures Commission). Record date: 2025-06-02. Recorded online address: firstsechk.jpinsoo.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for Ukbestcomparison. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). Record date: 2021-10-06. Recorded online address: ukbestcomparison.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for BITVROS. Source cited: British Columbia Securities Commission. Record date: 2026-06-26. Recorded online address: https://bitvros.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Case File: Maple Holders Maple Trades

Case record for Maple Holders Maple Trades. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Alberta – Alberta Securities Commission). Record date: 2026-06-17. Recorded online address: mapleholders.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for Ingroupe Online. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Belgium – Financial Services and Markets Authority). Record date: 2020-02-24. Recorded online address: ingroupe-online.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for Zulvoriax. Source cited: Finansinspektionen. Record date: 2026-06-09. Recorded online address: zulvoria.top, zulvoria.top. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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