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.

Cluny Limited Operator Advisory

Case record for Cluny Limited. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (France – Autorité des marchés financiers). Record date: 2020-02-03. Recorded online address: cluny-limited.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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MakerUP Investigator’s Dossier

Case record for MakerUP. Source cited: Alberta Securities Commission. Record date: 2026-06-17. Recorded online address: Makerup.com, Makerupltd.com, makerup.net, makeruppro.com, makerupinc.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: PlusOption

Case record for PlusOption. Source cited: Monetary Authority of Singapore. Record date: 2026-03-30. Recorded online address: www.plusoption.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: Carrendor Group

Case record for Carrendor Group. Source cited: Ontario Securities Commission. Record date: 2026-03-30. Recorded online address: https://area.carrendorgroup.org. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Veldorna Investigator’s Dossier

Case record for Veldorna. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Cyprus – Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission). Record date: 2025-07-15. Recorded online address: veldorna.pro. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Platform Wealth Juxtapidbit Operator Advisory

Case record for Platform Wealth Juxtapidbit. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2025-10-03. Recorded online address: https://www.wealthjuxtapidbit.net, www.wealthjuxtapidbit.net. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Ercminer Investigator’s Dossier

Case record for Ercminer. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). Record date: 2025-08-14. Recorded online address: ercminer.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Platform Due-Diligence: Cryptoexe

Case record for Cryptoexe. Source cited: Financial Markets Authority. Record date: 2025-04-28. Recorded online address: cryptotexe.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Exlimited Operator Advisory

Case record for Exlimited. Source cited: National Securities and Stock Market Commission. Record date: 2024-03-06. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: Evorich

Case record for Evorich. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (New Zealand – Financial Markets Authority). Record date: 2021-03-03. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: Apexnexia

Case record for Apexnexia. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Spain – Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores). Record date: 2025-02-06. Recorded online address: apexnexia.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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InvCenter Operator Advisory

Case record for InvCenter. Source cited: Comissão do Mercado de Valores Mobiliários. Record date: 2020-08-28. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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UWM Trading Operator Advisory

Case record for UWM Trading. Source cited: Danish Financial Supervisory Authority. Record date: 2025-01-24. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: Kronex Trade Capital

Case record for Kronex Trade Capital. Source cited: Financial Markets Authority. Record date: 2026-04-08. Recorded online address: kronextrustcapital.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Ultra Finance Investigator’s Dossier

Case record for Ultra Finance. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2022-09-20. Recorded online address: ultrafinance.co. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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TXO Exchange Qicheng Operator Advisory

Case record for TXO Exchange Qicheng. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (New Zealand – Financial Markets Authority). Record date: 2026-06-09. Recorded online address: txoin.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Tradesla Operator Advisory

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

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Seamus Manley Notes on Lynx Mackenzie, Inc.

Case record for Lynx Mackenzie, Inc.. Source cited: Securities and Exchange Commission. Record date: 2026-06-04. Recorded online address: lynxmackenzie.com/. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Seamus Manley Notes on HQI Exchange HQIEX

Case record for HQI Exchange HQIEX. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Alberta – Alberta Securities Commission). Record date: 2026-05-22. Recorded online address: hqi5.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Seamus Manley Notes on Swissgoldfx

Case record for Swissgoldfx. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Spain – Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores). Record date: 2021-12-27. Recorded online address: swissgoldfx.io. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Global-VM Operator Advisory

Case record for Global-VM. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Australia – Australian Securities and Investments Commission). Record date: 2026-03-11. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Seamus Manley Notes on Investglobalmarkets

Case record for Investglobalmarkets. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Spain – Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores). Record date: 2024-10-25. Recorded online address: investglobalmarkets.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Platform Due-Diligence: Progressive Trade

Case record for Progressive Trade. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). Record date: 2025-06-16. Recorded online address: progressive-trade.net. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: Albrisfinancesa

Case record for Albrisfinancesa. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Switzerland – Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority). Record date: 2021-04-30. Recorded online address: albrisfinancesa.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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