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.

Seamus Manley Notes on Hazq

Case record for Hazq. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Hong Kong – Securities and Futures Commission). Record date: 2023-09-05. Recorded online address: hazq.asia. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Platform Due-Diligence: H&P Advisory

Case record for H&P Advisory. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). Record date: 2021-08-24. Recorded online address: hannampartners.co. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Seamus Manley Notes on Nekodex

Case record for Nekodex. Source cited: Financial Markets Authority. Record date: 2025-09-15. Recorded online address: nekodex.top. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Seamus Manley Notes on contact@lepargne-corum-am.com

Case record for contact@lepargne-corum-am.com. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (France – Autorité des marchés financiers). Record date: 2021-09-09. Recorded online address: lepargne-corum-am.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Platform Due-Diligence: Set Bottom036

Case record for Set Bottom036. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (France – Autorité des marchés financiers). Record date: 2023-11-15. Recorded online address: set-bottom036.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Seamus Manley Notes on LGTEXT

Case record for LGTEXT. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Thailand – Securities and Exchange Commission). Record date: 2026-01-29. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: TOP LIVE OPTIONS FX

Case record for TOP LIVE OPTIONS FX. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2023-05-12. Recorded online address: topliveoptionsfx.online. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Seamus Manley Notes on Stocktradefxt

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

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maximedefasy@althospatrimoine.com Operator Advisory

Case record for maximedefasy@althospatrimoine.com. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (France – Autorité des marchés financiers). Record date: 2020-12-16. Recorded online address: althospatrimoine.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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BGOLD Investigator’s Dossier

Case record for BGOLD. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Thailand – Securities and Exchange Commission). Record date: 2026-03-20. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Investo Brokers Operator Advisory

Case record for Investo Brokers. Source cited: Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority. Record date: 2020-06-25. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: Blue Ocean Financials

Case record for Blue Ocean Financials. Source cited: Securities Commission. Record date: 2025-09-01. Recorded online address: www.blueocex.com/, https://www.blueoceanfin.com/web/. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Hortiphoniexcapital Operator Advisory

Case record for Hortiphoniexcapital. Source cited: Financial Markets Authority. Record date: 2025-12-02. Recorded online address: hortiphoniexcapital.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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FXX Mining Investigator’s Dossier

Case record for FXX Mining. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2023-10-09. Recorded online address: fxxminings.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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CIG LLC Operator Advisory

Case record for CIG LLC. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (United States of America – Securities and Exchange Commission). Record date: 2026-06-04. Recorded online address: cigllc.us. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Bulls Capital Markets Operator Advisory

Case record for Bulls Capital Markets. Source cited: Monetary Authority of Singapore. Record date: 2026-03-30. Recorded online address: https://www.bullscapitalmarkets.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Platform Due-Diligence: Premiumvip Spot

Case record for Premiumvip Spot. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (France – Autorité des marchés financiers). Record date: 2025-05-07. Recorded online address: premiumvip-spot.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Seamus Manley Notes on Debt Clearers

Case record for Debt Clearers. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2023-04-13. Recorded online address: debtclearers.co. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: Procryptradings

Case record for Procryptradings. Source cited: Malta Financial Services Authority. Record date: 2021-07-20. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Seamus Manley Notes on HQI Exchange

Case record for HQI Exchange. Source cited: Financial Markets Authority. Record date: 2026-06-09. Recorded online address: hqi515.cc, ajthwz.com, uwcmbe.com, sdgsgo.com, hqi657.xyz, hqiex.com, hqi654.xyz, hqi217.icu, hqi2.com, hqi5.com, hqi15.com, hqi22.com, pnenot.com, hqi830.cc, hqi636.net, uphlod.pages.dev. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Platform Due-Diligence: NeoInvest Group

Case record for NeoInvest Group. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2026-05-18. Recorded online address: www.neoinvest-group.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Platform Due-Diligence: Ocean Minner

Case record for Ocean Minner. Source cited: The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets. Record date: 2025-05-09. Recorded online address: https://Oceanminner.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: WBTC

Case record for WBTC. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). Record date: 2024-06-10. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: Securities Validation Department

Case record for Securities Validation Department. Source cited: Securities and Exchange Commission. Record date: 2026-06-04. Recorded online address: securitiesvd.us/. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: Trade 123

Case record for Trade 123. Source cited: Financial Markets Authority. Record date: 2026-06-09. Recorded online address: trade-123.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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