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  • AvaCapitalTrade

    AvaCapitalTrade

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    AvaCapitalTrade — sealed dossier

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

    What we know

    The broker operates under the public name AvaCapitalTrade 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

    • Off-platform escalation by parties claiming to be ‘recovery agents’ or ‘compliance officers’.
    • Account balances showing volatility inconsistent with public market behavior.
    • Aggressive upselling of leveraged products to retail clients without disclosure of risk.
    • Communication routed through non-corporate email domains or short-lived messaging accounts.

    Custody desk recommendation

    Cryptoslock recommends that any current account-holder with AvaCapitalTrade 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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    The custody desk acknowledges new intake within 24 business hours.

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  • Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Ltd (Clone of FCA authorised firm)

    Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Ltd (Clone of FCA authorised firm)

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Ltd (Clone of FCA authorised firm) — sealed dossier

    Reports collected against Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Ltd (Clone of FCA authorised firm) (sumitomomitsuitrustbankltdcloneoffcaauthorisedfirm.com) describe the classic pattern: balances that appear to grow, then withdrawals frozen behind sudden "fees" or "taxes". Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Ltd (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

    Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Ltd (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 Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Ltd (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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  • Marathon Investments

    Marathon Investments

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Marathon Investments — sealed dossier

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

    What we know

    Marathon Investments 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

    • Account balances showing volatility inconsistent with public market behavior.
    • 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.

    Custody desk recommendation

    Anyone with funds deposited to Marathon Investments 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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  • Vertex Markets

    Vertex Markets

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Vertex Markets — sealed dossier

    Reports collected against Vertex Markets (vertexmks.com) describe the classic pattern: balances that appear to grow, then withdrawals frozen behind sudden "fees" or "taxes". Vertex Markets has been flagged after appearing on the IOSCO I-SCAN (New Zealand – Financial Markets Authority) warning list. If this matches your experience, start a confidential case review — the earlier a trace begins, the better.

    What we know

    Vertex 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

    • 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 Vertex Markets, 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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  • CFS-Client Investor Portal

    CFS-Client Investor Portal

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    CFS-Client Investor Portal — sealed dossier

    CFS-Client Investor Portal, operating from cfs-client.com, shows the hallmarks of an investment scam and has been flagged after appearing on the IOSCO I-SCAN (Australia – Australian Securities and Investments Commission) 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 CFS-Client Investor Portal 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 CFS-Client Investor Portal 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
  • Regency Acquisition Group

    Regency Acquisition Group

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Regency Acquisition Group — sealed dossier

    Regency Acquisition Group, operating from regencyag.com, shows the hallmarks of an investment scam and has been flagged after appearing on the IOSCO I-SCAN (United States of America – Securities and Exchange Commission) 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 Regency Acquisition Group 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 Regency Acquisition Group 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
  • Alpora Gmbh

    Alpora Gmbh

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Alpora Gmbh — sealed dossier

    Reports collected against Alpora Gmbh (alpora-gmbh.com) describe the classic pattern: balances that appear to grow, then withdrawals frozen behind sudden "fees" or "taxes". Alpora Gmbh has been flagged after appearing on the IOSCO I-SCAN (Switzerland – Swiss Financial Market Supervisory 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 Alpora Gmbh 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 Alpora Gmbh, 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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  • Liverpool Victoria Financial Services (Clone of FCA authorised firm)

    Liverpool Victoria Financial Services (Clone of FCA authorised firm)

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Liverpool Victoria Financial Services (Clone of FCA authorised firm) — sealed dossier

    If you are searching whether Liverpool Victoria Financial Services (Clone of FCA authorised firm) (liverpoolvictoriafinancialservicescloneoffcaauthorisedfirm.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

    Liverpool Victoria Financial Services (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 Liverpool Victoria Financial Services (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.

    Open a custody case

    The custody desk acknowledges new intake within 24 business hours.

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  • Twinoption

    Twinoption

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Twinoption — sealed dossier

    Twinoption appears on our Sealed Records watchlist as a high-risk counterparty. The custody desk advises clients with active deposits to open a case file immediately.

    What we know

    Public-facing material from Twinoption 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

    • 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

    If you recognize Twinoption from your transaction history, the custody desk advises you to open a sealed dossier. Do not respond to inbound contact from anyone claiming to recover funds on a contingency basis.

    Open a custody case

    The custody desk acknowledges new intake within 24 business hours.

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  • CRYPTOPEACH

    CRYPTOPEACH

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    CRYPTOPEACH — sealed dossier

    CRYPTOPEACH, operating from cryptopeach.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

    Public-facing material from CRYPTOPEACH 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 CRYPTOPEACH 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
  • Omega FX

    Omega FX

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Omega FX — sealed dossier

    Reports collected against Omega FX (omegafx.com) describe the classic pattern: balances that appear to grow, then withdrawals frozen behind sudden "fees" or "taxes". Omega FX 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

    Omega FX 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 Omega FX 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
  • E Barrel

    E Barrel

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    E Barrel — sealed dossier

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

    What we know

    E Barrel 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

    • 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.
    • Off-platform escalation by parties claiming to be ‘recovery agents’ or ‘compliance officers’.

    Custody desk recommendation

    If you recognize E Barrel from your transaction history, the custody desk advises you to open a sealed dossier. Do not respond to inbound contact from anyone claiming to recover funds on a contingency basis.

    Open a custody case

    The custody desk acknowledges new intake within 24 business hours.

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