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 Cipher Trade Markets

Case record for Cipher Trade Markets. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2025-10-19. Recorded online address: www.ciphertrademarkets.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Premiumwave Investigator’s Dossier

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

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CAPITISFX Operator Advisory

Case record for CAPITISFX. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2023-02-09. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: Willford & Thompson Partners LLC

Case record for Willford & Thompson Partners LLC. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2026-03-02. Recorded online address: https://www.willfordandthompson.com, www.willfordandthompson.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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World Liberty Financial (Imposter) Operator Advisory

Case record for World Liberty Financial (Imposter). Source cited: Financial Markets Authority. Record date: 2025-11-14. Recorded online address: trestely.com/main.html?, trustexy.com/main.html?, trustexu.com/main.html?, trustexy.cc/main.html?. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: Cafe Investment

Case record for Cafe Investment. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Thailand – Securities and Exchange Commission). Record date: 2025-07-30. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: EMERALD MINING

Case record for EMERALD MINING. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2024-10-02. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Smith and Lockhart Associates Operator Advisory

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

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Case File: EGXPILOT

Case record for EGXPILOT. Source cited: Financial Regulatory Authority. Record date: 2025-11-03. Recorded online address: https://egxpilot.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Xgone1378 Investigator’s Dossier

Case record for Xgone1378. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (New Zealand – Financial Markets Authority). Record date: 2025-11-14. Recorded online address: xgone1378.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: Gl2s Patrimoine

Case record for Gl2s Patrimoine. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (France – Autorité des marchés financiers). Record date: 2025-09-09. Recorded online address: gl2s-patrimoine.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Platform Due-Diligence: Alvexo Partners

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

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Case File: INV RE

Case record for INV RE. Source cited: British Columbia Securities Commission. Record date: 2026-06-25. Recorded online address: https://inv-re.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: Oceaniatradinggroup

Case record for Oceaniatradinggroup. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (New Zealand – Financial Markets Authority). Record date: 2022-02-02. Recorded online address: oceaniatradinggroup.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Seamus Manley Notes on OPTIMALFXMARKET

Case record for OPTIMALFXMARKET. Source cited: Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores. Record date: 2025-03-27. Recorded online address: https://optimalfxmarket.com/. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Bitcoin Formation Investigator’s Dossier

Case record for Bitcoin Formation. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (France – Autorité des marchés financiers). Record date: 2021-03-09. Recorded online address: bitcoin-formation.club. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Platform Due-Diligence: FX Horizon

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

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CC Ltd Operator Advisory

Case record for CC Ltd. Source cited: Securities and Exchange Commission. Record date: 2026-06-04. Recorded online address: c-limited.com, cc-limited.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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