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  • FX Star Limited

    FX Star Limited

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    FX Star Limited — sealed dossier

    FX Star Limited 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

    The broker operates under the public name FX Star Limited 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 FX Star Limited, 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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  • AXA Global Broker (clone of EEA authorised firm)

    AXA Global Broker (clone of EEA authorised firm)

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    AXA Global Broker (clone of EEA authorised firm) — sealed dossier

    AXA Global Broker (clone of EEA authorised firm), operating from axaglobalbrokercloneofeeaauthorisedfirm.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 AXA Global Broker (clone of EEA authorised firm) 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 AXA Global Broker (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.

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  • Aristn-Financial

    Aristn-Financial

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Aristn-Financial — sealed dossier

    Aristn-Financial, operating from aristnfinancial.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 Aristn-Financial 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 Aristn-Financial 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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  • Topas Holding

    Topas Holding

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Topas Holding — sealed dossier

    Topas Holding, operating from https:, 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

    Public-facing material from Topas Holding 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 Topas Holding 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
  • COINS FX HOLDINGS LTD

    COINS FX HOLDINGS LTD

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    COINS FX HOLDINGS LTD — sealed dossier

    Reports collected against COINS FX HOLDINGS LTD (coinsfxholdingsltd.com) describe the classic pattern: balances that appear to grow, then withdrawals frozen behind sudden "fees" or "taxes". COINS FX HOLDINGS LTD 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 COINS FX HOLDINGS LTD 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 COINS FX HOLDINGS 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
  • PBFX

    PBFX

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    PBFX — sealed dossier

    PBFX 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

    PBFX 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

    • 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

    Anyone with funds deposited to PBFX 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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  • CryptGain

    CryptGain

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    CryptGain — sealed dossier

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

    What we know

    The broker operates under the public name CryptGain 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

    • 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 CryptGain 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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  • ATC Brokers

    ATC Brokers

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    ATC Brokers — sealed dossier

    ATC Brokers (atcbrokersltd.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

    ATC Brokers 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 ATC Brokers 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
  • Fxbit Trader

    Fxbit Trader

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Fxbit Trader — sealed dossier

    Fxbit Trader 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

    Fxbit Trader 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

    • 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 Fxbit Trader, 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
  • Merge Assets and Finance

    Merge Assets and Finance

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Merge Assets and Finance — sealed dossier

    Merge Assets and 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

    The broker operates under the public name Merge Assets and Finance 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

    Cryptoslock recommends that any current account-holder with Merge Assets and 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.

    Open a custody case

    The custody desk acknowledges new intake within 24 business hours.

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  • First Trade Securities

    First Trade Securities

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    First Trade Securities — sealed dossier

    Reports collected against First Trade Securities (firsttradesec.com) describe the classic pattern: balances that appear to grow, then withdrawals frozen behind sudden "fees" or "taxes". First Trade Securities has been flagged after appearing on the IOSCO I-SCAN (United States of America – Securities and Exchange Commission) warning list. If this matches your experience, start a confidential case review — the earlier a trace begins, the better.

    What we know

    First Trade Securities 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 First Trade Securities 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
  • ChangeBit Global Limited

    ChangeBit Global Limited

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    ChangeBit Global Limited — sealed dossier

    ChangeBit Global Limited (change-bit.global) has been flagged after appearing on the IOSCO I-SCAN (Malta – Malta Financial Services 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

    The broker operates under the public name ChangeBit Global Limited 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 ChangeBit Global Limited 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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IC3 / FBICyber complaint packets
FCA / BaFinEU/UK reporting
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