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  • BankDeFx LTD

    BankDeFx LTD

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    BankDeFx LTD — sealed dossier

    BankDeFx LTD, operating from bankdefxltd.com, shows the hallmarks of an investment scam and has been flagged after appearing on the IOSCO I-SCAN (Austria – Financial Market Authority) warning list. Any request to pay a release fee to unlock your own balance is the scam continuing. Do not pay it. Open a case with our recovery desk and we will review what recovery options realistically exist.

    What we know

    BankDeFx LTD describes itself in retail-broker terms. The custody desk has filed multiple intake briefs against this counterparty over the rolling 18-month review window.

    Custody breach signatures

    • Communication routed through non-corporate email domains or short-lived messaging accounts.
    • Tiered withdrawal thresholds introduced after initial deposits were accepted.
    • Unverified ‘profit screenshots’ or testimonials used in marketing material.
    • Requests for additional deposits framed as ‘release fees’ or ‘tax clearance’.

    Custody desk recommendation

    Anyone with funds deposited to BankDeFx LTD should file a custody breach intake without delay. Our analysts coordinate exchange outreach and counterparty research from the moment your case is acknowledged.

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  • GRUPO START INVEST

    GRUPO START INVEST

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    GRUPO START INVEST — sealed dossier

    GRUPO START INVEST (grupostartinvest.com) has been flagged after appearing on the IOSCO I-SCAN (Brazil – Comissão de Valores Mobiliários) warning list. Our recovery desk has logged repeated custody-breach and blocked-withdrawal signatures tied to this operation. If you deposited funds here, do not send any further payment — open a sealed case review below and we will assess whether your funds can be traced.

    What we know

    Public-facing material from GRUPO START INVEST positions the platform as a regulated digital-asset venue. Cryptoslock case intake has surfaced multiple disputed transactions, account freezes, and off-platform escalation attempts.

    Custody breach signatures

    • Communication routed through non-corporate email domains or short-lived messaging accounts.
    • Tiered withdrawal thresholds introduced after initial deposits were accepted.
    • Unverified ‘profit screenshots’ or testimonials used in marketing material.
    • Requests for additional deposits framed as ‘release fees’ or ‘tax clearance’.

    Custody desk recommendation

    Anyone with funds deposited to GRUPO START INVEST should file a custody breach intake without delay. Our analysts coordinate exchange outreach and counterparty research from the moment your case is acknowledged.

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    The custody desk acknowledges new intake within 24 business hours.

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  • Saanut Corporate Finance

    Saanut Corporate Finance

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Saanut Corporate Finance — sealed dossier

    Saanut Corporate Finance has been entered into Sealed Records following analyst review. The custody desk has documented breach patterns consistent with counterparty fraud signatures.

    What we know

    Saanut Corporate Finance describes itself in retail-broker terms. The custody desk has filed multiple intake briefs against this counterparty over the rolling 18-month review window.

    Custody breach signatures

    • Requests for additional deposits framed as ‘release fees’ or ‘tax clearance’.
    • Withdrawal requests delayed, denied, or routed through unverified compliance steps.
    • Inbound contact from third parties referencing your account without your initial consent.
    • Lack of verifiable counterparty registration in the jurisdiction the broker claims to operate from.

    Custody desk recommendation

    Cryptoslock recommends that any current account-holder with Saanut Corporate Finance pause all interaction with the broker and file a custody-recovery intake. Avoid forwarding any KYC documents to off-platform agents claiming to assist.

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  • Phrona

    Phrona

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Phrona — sealed dossier

    If you are searching whether Phrona (phrona.com) is a scam, treat it with caution: it has been flagged after appearing on the IOSCO I-SCAN (New Zealand – Financial Markets Authority) warning list, and monitored complaints point to withheld funds and pressure to deposit more. Keep every record and open a sealed case review so a specialist can assess your situation.

    What we know

    Phrona markets itself as a trading platform offering competitive spreads and retail access to digital assets. The custody desk has triaged complaints alleging a pattern of withdrawal stalls and unverified compliance escalation.

    Custody breach signatures

    • Communication routed through non-corporate email domains or short-lived messaging accounts.
    • Tiered withdrawal thresholds introduced after initial deposits were accepted.
    • Unverified ‘profit screenshots’ or testimonials used in marketing material.
    • Requests for additional deposits framed as ‘release fees’ or ‘tax clearance’.

    Custody desk recommendation

    If you have an active position or unwithdrawn balance with Phrona, open a custody case before any further deposits or compliance steps requested by the broker. The earlier the case is filed, the faster the chain of custody can be locked.

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  • Led Crypto Market Ltd

    Led Crypto Market Ltd

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Led Crypto Market Ltd — sealed dossier

    If you are searching whether Led Crypto Market Ltd (ledcryptomarketltd.com) is a scam, treat it with caution: it has been flagged after appearing on the IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority) warning list, and monitored complaints point to withheld funds and pressure to deposit more. Keep every record and open a sealed case review so a specialist can assess your situation.

    What we know

    Led Crypto Market Ltd markets itself as a trading platform offering competitive spreads and retail access to digital assets. The custody desk has triaged complaints alleging a pattern of withdrawal stalls and unverified compliance escalation.

    Custody breach signatures

    • Communication routed through non-corporate email domains or short-lived messaging accounts.
    • Tiered withdrawal thresholds introduced after initial deposits were accepted.
    • Unverified ‘profit screenshots’ or testimonials used in marketing material.
    • Requests for additional deposits framed as ‘release fees’ or ‘tax clearance’.

    Custody desk recommendation

    If you have an active position or unwithdrawn balance with Led Crypto Market Ltd, open a custody case before any further deposits or compliance steps requested by the broker. The earlier the case is filed, the faster the chain of custody can be locked.

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    The custody desk acknowledges new intake within 24 business hours.

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  • Newgate Private Equity UK (Clone of FCA authorised firm)

    Newgate Private Equity UK (Clone of FCA authorised firm)

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Newgate Private Equity UK (Clone of FCA authorised firm) — sealed dossier

    Reports collected against Newgate Private Equity UK (Clone of FCA authorised firm) (newgateprivateequityukcloneoffcaauthorisedfirm.com) describe the classic pattern: balances that appear to grow, then withdrawals frozen behind sudden "fees" or "taxes". Newgate Private Equity UK (Clone of FCA authorised firm) has been flagged after appearing on the IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority) warning list. If this matches your experience, start a confidential case review — the earlier a trace begins, the better.

    What we know

    Newgate Private Equity UK (Clone of FCA authorised firm) describes itself in retail-broker terms. The custody desk has filed multiple intake briefs against this counterparty over the rolling 18-month review window.

    Custody breach signatures

    • Inbound contact from third parties referencing your account without your initial consent.
    • Lack of verifiable counterparty registration in the jurisdiction the broker claims to operate from.
    • Off-platform escalation by parties claiming to be ‘recovery agents’ or ‘compliance officers’.
    • Account balances showing volatility inconsistent with public market behavior.

    Custody desk recommendation

    Anyone with funds deposited to Newgate Private Equity UK (Clone of FCA authorised firm) should file a custody breach intake without delay. Our analysts coordinate exchange outreach and counterparty research from the moment your case is acknowledged.

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    The custody desk acknowledges new intake within 24 business hours.

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  • VERTEX PRIME

    VERTEX PRIME

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    VERTEX PRIME — sealed dossier

    VERTEX PRIME is sealed in our broker watchlist with a high-risk classification. Cryptoslock recommends halting all deposits and beginning custody-recovery procedures.

    What we know

    VERTEX PRIME describes itself in retail-broker terms. The custody desk has filed multiple intake briefs against this counterparty over the rolling 18-month review window.

    Custody breach signatures

    • Aggressive upselling of leveraged products to retail clients without disclosure of risk.
    • Communication routed through non-corporate email domains or short-lived messaging accounts.
    • Tiered withdrawal thresholds introduced after initial deposits were accepted.
    • Unverified ‘profit screenshots’ or testimonials used in marketing material.

    Custody desk recommendation

    If you have an active position or unwithdrawn balance with VERTEX PRIME, open a custody case before any further deposits or compliance steps requested by the broker. The earlier the case is filed, the faster the chain of custody can be locked.

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    The custody desk acknowledges new intake within 24 business hours.

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  • Bullish Capital

    Bullish Capital

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Bullish Capital — sealed dossier

    Bullish Capital, operating from bullishcapital.com, shows the hallmarks of an investment scam and has been flagged after appearing on the IOSCO I-SCAN (Switzerland – Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority) warning list. Any request to pay a release fee to unlock your own balance is the scam continuing. Do not pay it. Open a case with our recovery desk and we will review what recovery options realistically exist.

    What we know

    The broker operates under the public name Bullish Capital and presents the surface profile of a regulated trading venue. Our custody desk has reviewed multiple incoming case files referencing this counterparty.

    Custody breach signatures

    • Communication routed through non-corporate email domains or short-lived messaging accounts.
    • Tiered withdrawal thresholds introduced after initial deposits were accepted.
    • Unverified ‘profit screenshots’ or testimonials used in marketing material.
    • Requests for additional deposits framed as ‘release fees’ or ‘tax clearance’.

    Custody desk recommendation

    Anyone with funds deposited to Bullish Capital should file a custody breach intake without delay. Our analysts coordinate exchange outreach and counterparty research from the moment your case is acknowledged.

    Open a custody case

    The custody desk acknowledges new intake within 24 business hours.

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  • Trade Toss

    Trade Toss

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Trade Toss — sealed dossier

    If you are searching whether Trade Toss (tradetoss.com) is a scam, treat it with caution: it has been flagged after appearing on the IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority) warning list, and monitored complaints point to withheld funds and pressure to deposit more. Keep every record and open a sealed case review so a specialist can assess your situation.

    What we know

    The broker operates under the public name Trade Toss and presents the surface profile of a regulated trading venue. Our custody desk has reviewed multiple incoming case files referencing this counterparty.

    Custody breach signatures

    • Tiered withdrawal thresholds introduced after initial deposits were accepted.
    • Unverified ‘profit screenshots’ or testimonials used in marketing material.
    • Requests for additional deposits framed as ‘release fees’ or ‘tax clearance’.
    • Withdrawal requests delayed, denied, or routed through unverified compliance steps.

    Custody desk recommendation

    If you have an active position or unwithdrawn balance with Trade Toss, open a custody case before any further deposits or compliance steps requested by the broker. The earlier the case is filed, the faster the chain of custody can be locked.

    Open a custody case

    The custody desk acknowledges new intake within 24 business hours.

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  • MINERS SM GLOBAL

    MINERS SM GLOBAL

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    MINERS SM GLOBAL — sealed dossier

    MINERS SM GLOBAL (minerssmglobal.com) has been flagged after appearing on the IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority) warning list. Our recovery desk has logged repeated custody-breach and blocked-withdrawal signatures tied to this operation. If you deposited funds here, do not send any further payment — open a sealed case review below and we will assess whether your funds can be traced.

    What we know

    MINERS SM GLOBAL describes itself in retail-broker terms. The custody desk has filed multiple intake briefs against this counterparty over the rolling 18-month review window.

    Custody breach signatures

    • Communication routed through non-corporate email domains or short-lived messaging accounts.
    • Tiered withdrawal thresholds introduced after initial deposits were accepted.
    • Unverified ‘profit screenshots’ or testimonials used in marketing material.
    • Requests for additional deposits framed as ‘release fees’ or ‘tax clearance’.

    Custody desk recommendation

    Anyone with funds deposited to MINERS SM GLOBAL should file a custody breach intake without delay. Our analysts coordinate exchange outreach and counterparty research from the moment your case is acknowledged.

    Open a custody case

    The custody desk acknowledges new intake within 24 business hours.

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  • ATFX (Imposter)

    ATFX (Imposter)

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    ATFX (Imposter) — sealed dossier

    If you are searching whether ATFX (Imposter) (atfxgoldsvip.com) is a scam, treat it with caution: it has been flagged after appearing on the IOSCO I-SCAN (New Zealand – Financial Markets Authority) warning list, and monitored complaints point to withheld funds and pressure to deposit more. Keep every record and open a sealed case review so a specialist can assess your situation.

    What we know

    ATFX (Imposter) describes itself in retail-broker terms. The custody desk has filed multiple intake briefs against this counterparty over the rolling 18-month review window.

    Custody breach signatures

    • Inbound contact from third parties referencing your account without your initial consent.
    • Lack of verifiable counterparty registration in the jurisdiction the broker claims to operate from.
    • Off-platform escalation by parties claiming to be ‘recovery agents’ or ‘compliance officers’.
    • Account balances showing volatility inconsistent with public market behavior.

    Custody desk recommendation

    Anyone with funds deposited to ATFX (Imposter) should file a custody breach intake without delay. Our analysts coordinate exchange outreach and counterparty research from the moment your case is acknowledged.

    Open a custody case

    The custody desk acknowledges new intake within 24 business hours.

    Open a Case
  • DUO Markets

    DUO Markets

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    DUO Markets — sealed dossier

    DUO Markets has been entered into Sealed Records following analyst review. The custody desk has documented breach patterns consistent with counterparty fraud signatures.

    What we know

    DUO Markets markets itself as a trading platform offering competitive spreads and retail access to digital assets. The custody desk has triaged complaints alleging a pattern of withdrawal stalls and unverified compliance escalation.

    Custody breach signatures

    • Aggressive upselling of leveraged products to retail clients without disclosure of risk.
    • Communication routed through non-corporate email domains or short-lived messaging accounts.
    • Tiered withdrawal thresholds introduced after initial deposits were accepted.
    • Unverified ‘profit screenshots’ or testimonials used in marketing material.

    Custody desk recommendation

    Anyone with funds deposited to DUO Markets should file a custody breach intake without delay. Our analysts coordinate exchange outreach and counterparty research from the moment your case is acknowledged.

    Open a custody case

    The custody desk acknowledges new intake within 24 business hours.

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