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.

Gestionyasesoramiento Investigator’s Dossier

Case record for Gestionyasesoramiento. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Spain – Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores). Record date: 2021-08-02. Recorded online address: gestionyasesoramiento.es. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Seamus Manley Notes on Axel Ascentor

Case record for Axel Ascentor. Source cited: Finansinspektionen. Record date: 2026-03-31. Recorded online address: axelascentorsweden.com, axelascentorsweden.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: ASTROFXOPTIONS

Case record for ASTROFXOPTIONS. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2023-12-19. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Platform Due-Diligence: EA-Automatic

Case record for EA-Automatic. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2026-03-09. Recorded online address: https://www.tradingwitha.online, www.tradingwitha.online. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Apex376 Partners LLC Operator Advisory

Case record for Apex376 Partners LLC. Source cited: Securities and Exchange Commission. Record date: 2026-06-04. Recorded online address: apex376partners.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: HSBC Invest Direct

Case record for HSBC Invest Direct. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). Record date: 2020-04-20. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Secure Investigator’s Dossier

Case record for Secure. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (France – Autorité des marchés financiers). Record date: 2021-05-19. Recorded online address: secure.octogone-europe-sa.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Seamus Manley Notes on Harvest Guard

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

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Craven finance Investigator’s Dossier

Case record for Craven finance. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). Record date: 2024-08-08. Recorded online address: cravenfinance.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: Benchmark

Case record for Benchmark. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Australia – Australian Securities and Investments Commission). Record date: 2023-11-21. Recorded online address: benchmark.co.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Seamus Manley Notes on Newdex

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

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Case File: Online Coinmotion

Case record for Online Coinmotion. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Thailand – Securities and Exchange Commission). Record date: 2026-05-21. Recorded online address: online-coinmotion.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Seamus Manley Notes on Quadrature

Case record for Quadrature. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). Record date: 2025-12-03. Recorded online address: quadrature.vip. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: HGHsocial Gold Futures

Case record for HGHsocial Gold Futures. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Thailand – Securities and Exchange Commission). Record date: 2025-10-19. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Alexander Capital Management Operator Advisory

Case record for Alexander Capital Management. Source cited: Securities and Exchange Commission. Record date: 2026-06-04. Recorded online address: alexander-capital-management.com/. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: WEMIX

Case record for WEMIX. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Australia – Australian Securities and Investments Commission). Record date: 2024-02-20. Recorded online address: wemixbtc.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Platform Due-Diligence: Octusgloballtd

Case record for Octusgloballtd. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). Record date: 2023-06-12. Recorded online address: octusgloballtd.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Northfintechfx Operator Advisory

Case record for Northfintechfx. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Spain – Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores). Record date: 2021-02-01. Recorded online address: northfintechfx.co. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Juicy France Investigator’s Dossier

Case record for Juicy France. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (France – Autorité des marchés financiers). Record date: 2022-08-23. Recorded online address: juicy-france.fr. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Seamus Manley Notes on Ytecaq

Case record for Ytecaq. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Thailand – Securities and Exchange Commission). Record date: 2025-09-30. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Cdcplacement Paris Operator Advisory

Case record for Cdcplacement Paris. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (France – Autorité des marchés financiers). Record date: 2021-02-08. Recorded online address: cdcplacement-paris.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: HOLDING-LOAN

Case record for HOLDING-LOAN. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). Record date: 2023-09-05. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: Opt Coin

Case record for Opt Coin. Source cited: Financial Markets Authority. Record date: 2025-05-02. Recorded online address: optcoin.lol, optcoin12.com, optcoin1.com, optcoin4.com, optcoin9.com, optcoin22.com, optcoin13.com, optcoin51.com, optcoin21.com, optcoin63.com, optcoinoe.com, optcoin65.com, optcoinwk.com, optcoin15.com, optcoin.com, optcoinap.com, optcoin.pro, optcoinwp.com, optcoin53.com, optcoin5.com, optcoin8.com, optcoin36.com, optcoin23.com, optcoin61.com, optcoin54.com, optcoin55.com, optcoin64.com, optcoin2.com, optcoin56.com, optcoin25.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Bitforexglobal Investigator’s Dossier

Case record for Bitforexglobal. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). Record date: 2022-03-17. Recorded online address: bitforexglobal.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Gesera Trades Operator Advisory

Case record for Gesera Trades. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2026-05-08. Recorded online address: www.geseratrades.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Platform Due-Diligence: HTX HuobiHuobi Global

Case record for HTX HuobiHuobi Global. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). Record date: 2023-11-13. Recorded online address: htx.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: Credo Investments (S) Pte Ltd

Case record for Credo Investments (S) Pte Ltd. Source cited: Monetary Authority of Singapore. Record date: 2026-03-30. Recorded online address: http://credosingapore.com.sg/. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Seamus Manley Notes on Bron Valnex

Case record for Bron Valnex. Source cited: The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets. Record date: 2026-05-20. Recorded online address: https://bron-valnex.com/, https://bron-valnex.com/. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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CRYPTOFX TRADING488 Operator Advisory

Case record for CRYPTOFX TRADING488. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2025-11-28. Recorded online address: https://cryptofxtradings488.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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NanobitUS Investigator’s Dossier

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

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Seamus Manley Notes on Oslexu

Case record for Oslexu. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Hong Kong – Securities and Futures Commission). Record date: 2024-03-04. Recorded online address: oslexu.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: M & G Investment Bank

Case record for M & G Investment Bank. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). Record date: 2021-03-10. Recorded online address: mandgfinance.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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