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ASIC’s Anti-Scam Drive: Over 2,500 Investment Fraud, Phishing Websites Face Action
The regulator implemented a new scam website takedown capability.
It has already taken down 2,100 websites.
Thursday, 02/11/2023 | 08:10 GMT
by
Arnab Shome
Retail FX
CySEC and FCA Are "Aware" of Rife Investor Fraud on Social Media. Stopping It Is Harder.
The British watchdog takes action where it finds "credible evidence" of a breach of its rules.
CySec have not taken "direct action against Telegram", but have "other ways to protect investors".
Wednesday, 09/08/2023 | 12:03 GMT
by
Arnab Shome
Retail FX
FCA Begins Proceedings against Individual over £1.3M Unauthorized Investment Scheme
Daniel Pugh is facing charges of fraud and breaching the Financial Services and Markets Act.
He is accused of defrauding investors of approximately £1.3 million.
Wednesday, 19/07/2023 | 11:40 GMT
by
Damian Chmiel
Retail FX
French Regulators Blacklist 14 Illegal Forex Trading Platforms
The AMF recently warned investors against illegal automated trading robots.
The UK's financial regulator flagged a clone of Interactive Brokers on Friday.
Friday, 07/07/2023 | 17:53 GMT
by
Solomon Oladipupo
Retail FX
Australia Launches Fusion Cell to Tackle $1b Investment Scams
Australia's National Anti-Scam Centre is spearheading the country's first fusion cell.
The initiative aims to disrupt scam operations.
Monday, 03/07/2023 | 09:03 GMT
by
Damian Chmiel
Retail FX
Aussies Report a Record AU$1.5B Investment Scam Losses in 2022
The actual losses remain much higher than the reported figures.
Losses per victim have jumped and averaged at AU$20,000.
Monday, 17/04/2023 | 07:30 GMT
by
Arnab Shome
Retail FX
25% of Investors Who Avoid Scams Inspired by Sherlock Holmes
"Armchair detective investors" successfully identify potential financial threats, FCA states.
The number of scam reports grew by 193% during the last five years.
Tuesday, 21/02/2023 | 12:33 GMT
by
Damian Chmiel
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Retail FX
New Zealand’s FMA Reports 17% Increase in Investment Scams in 2022
FMA disclosed the rising number in its 2022 Annual Report for the year ended June 2022.
The regulator recently accused Tiger Brokers' local subsidiary of AML/CTF violations.
Tuesday, 24/01/2023 | 16:02 GMT
by
Solomon Oladipupo
Retail FX
Consob Blocks 4 More Illegal Trading Platforms
It is now blocking a total of 805 fraudulent trading platforms.
Internet providers block access to these platforms.
Friday, 25/11/2022 | 11:48 GMT
by
Arnab Shome
Institutional FX
CySEC Warns against Impersonating Officers, Fake Websites
The regulator detected five new rogue websites.
CySEC issued a similar warning in April.
Tuesday, 22/11/2022 | 19:48 GMT
by
Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency
Coinbase Raises Alarm on ‘Pig Butchering’ Crypto Investment Scams
Scammers use dating apps to lure victims to perpetuate this type of scam.
Coinbase says it adds addresses associated with scams to its products’ blocklists.
Thursday, 18/08/2022 | 21:25 GMT
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Solomon Oladipupo
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