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.

Charles van Deursen Operator Advisory

Case record for Charles van Deursen. Source cited: Securities and Futures Commission. Record date: 2019-05-14. Recorded online address: www.charlesvandeursen.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for Pearson Investments. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Australia – Australian Securities and Investments Commission). Record date: 2017-05-11. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Platform Due-Diligence: Wine Of Excellence

Case record for Wine Of Excellence. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (France – Autorité des marchés financiers). Record date: 2019-11-20. Recorded online address: wine-of-excellence.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Case File: BROKERF1 MARKETS GLOBAL CORP

Case record for BROKERF1 MARKETS GLOBAL CORP. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Spain – Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores). Record date: 2019-03-18. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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If you are dealing with a broker or platform that is not yet listed here, you can submit your case securely to Seamus Manley Investigations. We will review your materials and confirm whether a formal investigation is appropriate.

Please include as much factual detail as possible — dates, transaction IDs, wallet or account references, and any communication records you still have.

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No Recovery Guarantees

Outcomes depend on blockchain finality, jurisdiction, and third-party cooperation. Anyone promising instant, guaranteed recovery up-front, in crypto, without written terms — should be treated as a follow-up scam.

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