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.

Match the complete platform name and website to your own records. These reports explain identity details, warning sources where available, and evidence worth preserving.

For shared reporting steps, read the investment fraud evidence and reporting guide. Learn about Seamus Manley Investigations.

Bil Gestionpatrimoine Investigator’s Dossier

Case record for Bil Gestionpatrimoine. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (France – Autorité des marchés financiers). Record date: 2018-02-23. Recorded online address: bil-gestionpatrimoine.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Case File: IT-GROUP Sucursal en España

Case record for IT-GROUP Sucursal en España. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Spain – Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores). Record date: 2016-07-06. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Platform Due-Diligence: Winton

Case record for Winton. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). Record date: 2016-01-18. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for Platinumstrade. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Spain – Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores). Record date: 2019-02-26. Recorded online address: platinumstrade.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for CCFDBank. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Switzerland – Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority). Record date: 2019-02-12. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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JJ Lloyd Operator Advisory

Case record for JJ Lloyd. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (New Zealand – Financial Markets Authority). Record date: 2019-09-09. Recorded online address: jjlloyd.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Seamus Manley Notes on Fcztc6

Case record for Fcztc6. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Hong Kong – Securities and Futures Commission). Record date: 2018-02-21. Recorded online address: fcztc6.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

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

Case record for Citrades. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Spain – Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores). Record date: 2016-01-20. Recorded online address: citrades.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Platform Due-Diligence: Dfzqhk

Case record for Dfzqhk. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Hong Kong – Securities and Futures Commission). Record date: 2018-04-19. Recorded online address: dfzqhk.cn. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Case File: Best Loans LImited

Case record for Best Loans LImited. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). Record date: 2016-04-04. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Globalbcm Investigator’s Dossier

Case record for Globalbcm. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (Spain – Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores). Record date: 2019-07-09. Recorded online address: globalbcm.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Iam Broker Operator Advisory

Case record for Iam Broker. Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (France – Autorité des marchés financiers). Record date: 2015-05-13. Recorded online address: iam-broker.com. Evidence and reporting guidance from Seamus Manley.

Report type Scam / high-risk broker report
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Seamus Manley Notes on Evefx (Clone)

Case record for Evefx (Clone). Source cited: IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). Record date: 2018-06-27. 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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