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  • KONA

    KONA

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    KONA — sealed dossier

    KONA (kona.com) has been flagged after appearing on the IOSCO I-SCAN (Ukraine – National Securities and Stock Market Commission) 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 KONA 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 KONA 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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  • UPWARDFINANCE

    UPWARDFINANCE

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    UPWARDFINANCE — sealed dossier

    If you are searching whether UPWARDFINANCE (upwardfinance.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

    UPWARDFINANCE 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 UPWARDFINANCE 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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  • Minergate

    Minergate

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Minergate — sealed dossier

    If you are searching whether Minergate (minergate.es) is a scam, treat it with caution: it has been flagged after appearing on the IOSCO I-SCAN (Spain – Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores) 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 Minergate 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 Minergate, 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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  • ProTrade24

    ProTrade24

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    ProTrade24 — sealed dossier

    Our custody desk has logged ProTrade24 as a flagged counterparty after pattern review. The signature aligns with multiple breach categories documented over the last 18 months.

    What we know

    The broker operates under the public name ProTrade24 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

    • 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 ProTrade24 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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  • OTTO FOREX

    OTTO FOREX

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    OTTO FOREX — sealed dossier

    OTTO FOREX is on the active Cryptoslock watchlist. If you hold a balance with this broker, the custody desk recommends an immediate intake to lock chain of custody on your records.

    What we know

    Public-facing material from OTTO FOREX 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

    • 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.
    • Inbound contact from third parties referencing your account without your initial consent.

    Custody desk recommendation

    If you have an active position or unwithdrawn balance with OTTO FOREX, 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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  • SRF Wealth Management (Clone of FCA authorised firm)

    SRF Wealth Management (Clone of FCA authorised firm)

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    SRF Wealth Management (Clone of FCA authorised firm) — sealed dossier

    Reports collected against SRF Wealth Management (Clone of FCA authorised firm) (srfwealthmanagementcloneoffcaauthorisedfirm.com) describe the classic pattern: balances that appear to grow, then withdrawals frozen behind sudden "fees" or "taxes". SRF Wealth Management (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

    The broker operates under the public name SRF Wealth Management (Clone of FCA authorised firm) 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 SRF Wealth Management (Clone of FCA authorised firm), 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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  • Conformity Private Banking Services/Conformity Bank Plc (the scam entity)

    Conformity Private Banking Services/Conformity Bank Plc (the scam entity)

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Conformity Private Banking Services/Conformity Bank Plc (the scam entity) — sealed dossier

    Conformity Private Banking Services/Conformity Bank Plc (the scam entity) (conformityprivatebankingservicesconformitybankplcthescamentity.com) has been flagged after appearing on the IOSCO I-SCAN (Jersey – Jersey Financial Services Commission) 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 Conformity Private Banking Services/Conformity Bank Plc (the scam entity) 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 Conformity Private Banking Services/Conformity Bank Plc (the scam entity) 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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  • Empire Signals

    Empire Signals

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Empire Signals — sealed dossier

    If you are searching whether Empire Signals (empiresignals.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

    Empire Signals 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 Empire Signals, 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.

    Open a Case
  • Guy Berna (Clone of EEA Authorised firm)

    Guy Berna (Clone of EEA Authorised firm)

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Guy Berna (Clone of EEA Authorised firm) — sealed dossier

    Guy Berna (Clone of EEA Authorised firm), operating from guybernacloneofeeaauthorisedfirm.com, shows the hallmarks of an investment scam and has been flagged after appearing on the IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct 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 Guy Berna (Clone of EEA Authorised firm) 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 Guy Berna (Clone of EEA 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.

    Open a custody case

    The custody desk acknowledges new intake within 24 business hours.

    Open a Case
  • Star Funds Managment Pty Ltd

    Star Funds Managment Pty Ltd

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Star Funds Managment Pty Ltd — sealed dossier

    Reports collected against Star Funds Managment Pty Ltd (starfundsfx.com) describe the classic pattern: balances that appear to grow, then withdrawals frozen behind sudden "fees" or "taxes". Star Funds Managment Pty Ltd has been flagged after appearing on the IOSCO I-SCAN (Australia – Australian Securities and Investments Commission) warning list. If this matches your experience, start a confidential case review — the earlier a trace begins, the better.

    What we know

    Star Funds Managment Pty 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 Star Funds Managment Pty 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.

    Open a custody case

    The custody desk acknowledges new intake within 24 business hours.

    Open a Case
  • FX Nexus (Forexnexus)

    FX Nexus (Forexnexus)

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    FX Nexus (Forexnexus) — sealed dossier

    FX Nexus (Forexnexus) has been entered into Sealed Records following analyst review. The custody desk has documented breach patterns consistent with counterparty fraud signatures.

    What we know

    Public-facing material from FX Nexus (Forexnexus) 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

    • 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 FX Nexus (Forexnexus), 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.

    Open a Case
  • Best Property Investment

    Best Property Investment

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Best Property Investment — sealed dossier

    Reports collected against Best Property Investment (bestpropertyinvestment.com) describe the classic pattern: balances that appear to grow, then withdrawals frozen behind sudden "fees" or "taxes". Best Property Investment 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

    The broker operates under the public name Best Property Investment 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 Best Property Investment, 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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