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.

Werner Hahn Capital Operator Advisory

Case record for Werner Hahn Capital. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). Record date: 2020-09-15. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Seamus Manley Notes on Lecoindubtc

Case record for Lecoindubtc. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (France – Autorité des marchés financiers). Record date: 2020-07-15. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Case File: BLUEBITS CAPITAL

Case record for BLUEBITS CAPITAL. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2024-03-14. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Case File: Fcmlimited

Case record for Fcmlimited. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). Record date: 2024-06-06. Recorded online address: fcmlimited.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: Bullionsassets Ltd

Case record for Bullionsassets Ltd. Source cited: Financial Conduct Authority. Record date: 2022-10-04. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Platform Due-Diligence: Xt

Case record for Xt. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Malaysia – Securities Commission). Record date: 2025-09-01. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Seamus Manley Notes on Global Mining Group Pty Ltd

Case record for Global Mining Group Pty Ltd. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Australia – Australian Securities and Investments Commission). Record date: 2024-04-03. Recorded online address: globalminingltd.org. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Firstcrest bank Operator Advisory

Case record for Firstcrest bank. Source cited: Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority. Record date: 2020-10-26. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: Cipher Asset Recovery

Case record for Cipher Asset Recovery. Source cited: Financial Markets Authority. Record date: 2026-03-11. Recorded online address: Cipherassetrecovery.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Unionsmarket Operator Advisory

Case record for Unionsmarket. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Spain – Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores). Record date: 2022-01-17. Recorded online address: unionsmarket.group. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Platform Due-Diligence: Sib Investments

Case record for Sib Investments. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Australia – Australian Securities and Investments Commission). Record date: 2023-11-16. Recorded online address: sib-investments.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Case File: Lazy TradeClub

Case record for Lazy TradeClub. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). Record date: 2026-04-24. Recorded online address: lazytradeclub.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Platform Due-Diligence: BUALUANG GOLD

Case record for BUALUANG GOLD. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Thailand – Securities and Exchange Commission). Record date: 2026-05-20. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Own Your Money Operator Advisory

Case record for Own Your Money. Source cited: Financial Markets Authority. Record date: 2025-12-09. Recorded online address: ownyourmoney.info. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Case File: Rvl

Case record for Rvl. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (France – Autorité des marchés financiers). Record date: 2021-04-23. Recorded online address: rvl.fra-common.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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Platform Due-Diligence: Debt Advice

Case record for Debt Advice. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). Record date: 2023-03-06. Recorded online address: debtsadvice.co. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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