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Regulation
Beware of New Clones of These Three Popular FX/CFD Brokers
2024-09-09T11:43:00.282+02:00
Spanish CNMV updates its warning list with copycats of AvaTrade, LCG, and JFD.
Despite the intense efforts of regulators and companies, the issue of clones seems unsolvable.
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CySEC Flags Surge in Fraud as Scammers Exploit Regulator's Identity
2024-08-22T09:45:29.620+02:00
The Cypriot regulator warns of fraudulent websites impersonating the institution.
It also alerts investors to fake celebrity endorsements of investments on social media, urging caution.
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50 Forex and Crypto Firms on This Regulator's 2024 Warning List: Is Your Broker There?
2024-07-10T10:40:04.814+02:00
French market watchdogs blacklisted 24 FX and 26 crypto trading platforms in H1 2024.
New scams are appearing so quickly that the regulator can't keep up with the warnings.
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This Regulator Warns against Clones of Two Popular Retail Trading Brands
2024-07-08T12:59:47.038+02:00
Spanish CNMV updates the warning list with 10 new entities.
Clones of IG Group and StoneX are among those flagged.
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Another Regulator Warns against Prop Firms, Calls Them Trading “Video Games”
2024-07-08T10:11:19.365+02:00
Italian Consob, along with FSMA and CNMV, is warning against proprietary trading.
According to the institution, its growing popularity carries significant risks for investors and their capital.
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MFSA Uncovers Hundreds of Financial Scams in 2023 Crackdown
2024-06-11T15:40:00.766+02:00
The Maltese regulator conducted over 474 investigations in 2023.
25% of them were connected to financial scams and unauthorized actvitivies.
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Spain's CNMV Warns of 8 Unregistered Forex, CFD Firms
2024-06-10T21:20:43.432+02:00
The regulator is expanding its alert list to include new entities.
It advises caution for individuals who have opened trading accounts with them.
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Regulation
3 Months Ago BaFin Warned against This Broker, Now CNMV Does the Same
2024-05-27T11:37:49.805+02:00
Linq Capital makes it onto the caution list of another European regulator.
It claims to be registered in a city that doesn't exist.
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Belgian Regulator Alerts on Clones of Two Popular Trading Brands
2024-05-17T10:32:20.762+02:00
FSMA has warned against nearly 40 potentially fraudulent entities.
The list includes clones of BNP Paribas and CMC Markets.
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AMF Warns French Investors about Bybit Crypto Exchange
2024-05-16T10:13:02.135+02:00
The regulator reminded the platform was blacklisted two years ago.
It also reserves the right to block Bybit's website in the country at any time.
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CFTC Warns Youth: Don't Fall Prey to Crypto "Money Mule" Scams
2024-05-13T19:19:06.532+02:00
Beware of online job offers asking you to transfer crypto, the regulator warns.
Participating, even unknowingly, can lead to criminal charges.
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7% Daily Profit? Regulator Warns of Potential Scam
2024-05-01T09:59:53.043+02:00
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) of New Zealand warns investors about Equity Budget.
The company lacks proper registration and regulation, raising red flags for investors.
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Vantage Addresses Consob's Blocking Order in Italy
2024-04-29T12:36:57.481+02:00
The broker maintains that it does not solicit business from this jurisdiction.
It is also working to address regulatory misunderstandings.
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FMA Cracks Down on These Two Companies amid Fraud Concerns in New Zealand
2024-04-17T09:12:47.472+02:00
The local market watchdog canceled Equitise's crowdfunding license granted ten years ago.
In addition, it warned against the cryptocurrency trading provider AxonExchange.
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Retail FX
Strategy Straight from the Casino Promised 40% Monthly Profits: Regulator Warns
2024-04-08T11:43:04.707+02:00
Hong Kong’s financial regulator added PropCap to its alert list and issued a warning.
The company offered high monthly returns on investments thanks to Martingale's strategy.
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Equiti Group Takes Action against Brand Impersonation Scam
2024-04-02T10:05:31.010+02:00
The SCA warns against unregulated company targeting UAE investors using Equiti's brand.
The regulator confirms that the equiiti.com website is not associated with the licensed entity.
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FMA Warns against Crypto Exchange Clone and Unlicensed Firm in Latest Alert
2024-03-27T10:01:47.961+02:00
New Zealand's regulator added fake BTCSWE and Grandeur Capital Pro to warning list.
Despite NZ's lower overall number of scams, impersonators are a growing problem.
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These Five Brokers Were Added to the European Regulator's Warning List
2024-02-23T11:08:30.266+02:00
Consob blocks 5 brokers' websites for unauthorized financial services.
Sincy July 2019, the Italian regulator has blocked more than 1,000 domains.
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Delete That Fake Email Now, Warns Canadian Financial Regulator
2024-02-22T11:02:42.470+02:00
CSA warns of email scams posing as its Chairman, targeting registrants for phishing.
According to the regulator, no CSA systems were breached.
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Regulator Says These 17 Trading Platforms Are Stealing Your Money
2024-02-14T12:19:54.817+02:00
The FSMA warns against a bunch of new fraudulent trading platforms in Belgium.
Victims are lured by fake promises, unable to withdraw funds later.
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Watch Out for This Popular Crypto Exchange Clone
2024-02-12T12:41:49.410+02:00
A scam company is again impersonating Coinbase, this time in the UK.
Be wary of emails and phone calls from people posing as platform representatives.
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Retail FX
FCA’s 2023 Crusade against Financial Fraud Hits New Peak
2024-02-08T14:26:35.904+02:00
The number of warnings rose 21% from 2022.
Awareness and use of FCA's Warning List increased, aiding scam prevention.
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Spain's CNMV Sounds Alarm Bells for ACY Securities
2024-02-05T13:17:38.497+02:00
According to the CNMV, ACY does not possess the necessary licenses to operate in Spain.
Finance Magnates contacted the broker for a comment.
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New Zealand's Fraud Victims Tricked by the Fake UK's FCA Financial Emails
2024-01-30T10:50:09.065+02:00
FMA cautions against fraudsters impersonating the UK's FCA.
They offer alleged assistance in recovering funds lost in previous scams.
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FCA Flags over 50 Unregistered Firms Promoting Financial Services
2024-01-29T20:22:23.854+02:00
The flagged entities include Extron Exchange, Crypto Miners Limited, Trusted Coinmining, and Capital Wave FX.
The FCA cautioned investors of these firms that they will not access the protection of the Financial Ombudsman Service.
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