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  • Elm Vaultstead

    Elm Vaultstead

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Elm Vaultstead — sealed dossier

    If you are searching whether Elm Vaultstead (https:) is a scam, treat it with caution: it has been flagged after appearing on the IOSCO I-SCAN (Australia – Australian Securities and Investments Commission) 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 Elm Vaultstead 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 Elm Vaultstead, 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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  • BidAskBit: When the Exchange Let You Deposit But Never Let You Withdraw

    [ Case File · CSL-2026-0409 · Fake Exchange · Frozen Withdrawal ]

    BidAskBit: When the Exchange Let You Deposit But Never Let You Withdraw

    BidAskBit looked like any mid-tier exchange — until a Dublin architect tried to withdraw. Then came a ‘capital-gains clearance fee,’ an ‘anti-money-laundering hold,’ and silence. €54,200.

    Operator
    BidAskBit → dossier
    Vector
    Fake Exchange · Frozen Withdrawal
    Instrument
    BTC + USDT
    Reported Loss
    €54,200 EUR
    Sealed On
    09 Apr 2026
    Status
    71% recovered
    Claimant
    Architect, Dublin IE

    Point of Entry

    A Dublin architect opened an account with BidAskBit after seeing it promoted as a low-fee exchange. Deposits cleared instantly and the interface looked the part.

    He traded for weeks, watching a healthy balance grow, before he tried to take any of it out.

    Where Custody Broke

    The withdrawal triggered a ‘capital-gains clearance fee,’ then an ‘anti-money-laundering hold’ that could only be lifted by depositing more. Each step moved the goalposts.

    When he refused to send more, support stopped replying and the balance became unreachable.

    “Depositing was instant. Withdrawing turned into a wall of fees I was told I had to pay first.”— Cian B., Dublin

    The Recovery Ledger

    1. L01Intake & capture. We recorded every deposit to BidAskBit, the account screenshots, and the fee demands blocking the withdrawal.
    2. L02On-chain trace. The BTC and USDT deposits consolidated into wallets we tracked to a regional off-ramp.
    3. L03Off-ramp identification. The withdrawal-block had actually kept much of the balance pooled rather than dispersed.
    4. L04Attestation & freeze. We filed a documented freeze request with the receiving exchange before the funds moved.
    5. L05Recovery. The freeze caught most of the Bitcoin tranche; a smaller USDT portion had already been routed away.
    71%
    Funds Returned to Claimant

    A strong-ish result. The withdrawal-block stalled the funds long enough that a documented freeze caught most of the BTC before it was off-ramped.

    Breach Signatures

    • An exchange where deposits are instant but withdrawals trigger new conditions.
    • A ‘tax,’ ‘clearance,’ or ‘AML’ fee payable only by depositing more.
    • Pressure and shifting requirements once you try to cash out.
    • No verifiable regulation or registered entity.
    • Support that goes silent the moment you stop funding.

    Can’t withdraw from an ‘exchange’?

    A withdrawal block can keep funds pooled long enough to freeze. Bring us your deposits and the fee demands.

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  • kulanient

    kulanient

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    kulanient — sealed dossier

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

    What we know

    Public-facing material from kulanient 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

    • 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 kulanient, 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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  • DCPTG LLC

    DCPTG LLC

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    DCPTG LLC — sealed dossier

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

    What we know

    DCPTG LLC 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 DCPTG LLC 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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  • Aeexc

    Aeexc

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Aeexc — sealed dossier

    Aeexc, operating from aeexc.lat, shows the hallmarks of an investment scam and has been flagged after appearing on the IOSCO I-SCAN (France – Autorité des marchés financiers) 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

    Aeexc 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 Aeexc 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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  • Nobel-Finanzen

    Nobel-Finanzen

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Nobel-Finanzen — sealed dossier

    Nobel-Finanzen, operating from nobelfinanzen.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

    Nobel-Finanzen 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 Nobel-Finanzen 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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  • Ultras Asset

    Ultras Asset

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Ultras Asset — sealed dossier

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

    What we know

    Ultras Asset 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

    Anyone with funds deposited to Ultras Asset 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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  • Coinsbit Inc

    Coinsbit Inc

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Coinsbit Inc — sealed dossier

    Coinsbit Inc, operating from coinsbit.io, 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

    Coinsbit Inc 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 Coinsbit Inc 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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  • iDealTrade

    iDealTrade

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    iDealTrade — sealed dossier

    Our custody desk has logged iDealTrade 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 iDealTrade 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

    Anyone with funds deposited to iDealTrade 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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  • Arab National Bank (clone of FCA authorised firm)

    Arab National Bank (clone of FCA authorised firm)

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Arab National Bank (clone of FCA authorised firm) — sealed dossier

    Arab National Bank (clone of FCA authorised firm), operating from arabnationalbankcloneoffcaauthorisedfirm.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 Arab National Bank (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

    • 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 Arab National Bank (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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  • Asset Equity Management

    Asset Equity Management

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Asset Equity Management — sealed dossier

    Reports collected against Asset Equity Management (assetequitymanagement.com) describe the classic pattern: balances that appear to grow, then withdrawals frozen behind sudden "fees" or "taxes". Asset Equity Management has been flagged after appearing on the IOSCO I-SCAN (Malaysia – Securities Commission) 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 Asset Equity Management 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 Asset Equity Management, 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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  • FVA Finance Limited

    FVA Finance Limited

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    FVA Finance Limited — sealed dossier

    FVA Finance Limited, operating from fvafinancelimited.com, shows the hallmarks of an investment scam and has been flagged after appearing on the IOSCO I-SCAN (Hong Kong – Securities and Futures 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 FVA Finance 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 FVA Finance 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
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