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  • The National Investment Guide

    The National Investment Guide

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    The National Investment Guide — sealed dossier

    The National Investment Guide, operating from thenationalinvestmentguide.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 The National Investment Guide 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 The National Investment Guide 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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  • Simply Bit

    Simply Bit

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Simply Bit — sealed dossier

    Simply Bit 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

    Simply Bit 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 Simply Bit 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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  • Lux Trading Firm

    Lux Trading Firm

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Lux Trading Firm — sealed dossier

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

    What we know

    Lux Trading Firm 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 Lux Trading 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.

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  • Iconic Capital

    Iconic Capital

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Iconic Capital — sealed dossier

    Iconic Capital 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

    Iconic Capital 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

    • 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.
    • Aggressive upselling of leveraged products to retail clients without disclosure of risk.

    Custody desk recommendation

    Cryptoslock recommends that any current account-holder with Iconic Capital 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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  • Spreadex4

    Spreadex4

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Spreadex4 — sealed dossier

    Spreadex4 (spreadex4.com) has been flagged after appearing on the IOSCO I-SCAN (Spain – Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores) 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 Spreadex4 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 Spreadex4 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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  • BRAINVEST

    BRAINVEST

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    BRAINVEST — sealed dossier

    Reports collected against BRAINVEST (https:) describe the classic pattern: balances that appear to grow, then withdrawals frozen behind sudden "fees" or "taxes". BRAINVEST has been flagged after appearing on the IOSCO I-SCAN (Ukraine – National Securities and Stock Market 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 BRAINVEST 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 BRAINVEST, 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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  • SIMPLE TRADING

    SIMPLE TRADING

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    SIMPLE TRADING — sealed dossier

    SIMPLE TRADING 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 SIMPLE TRADING 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 SIMPLE TRADING 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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  • Gold$aver

    Gold$aver

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Gold$aver — sealed dossier

    Reports collected against Gold$aver (goldaver.com) describe the classic pattern: balances that appear to grow, then withdrawals frozen behind sudden "fees" or "taxes". Gold$aver has been flagged after appearing on the IOSCO I-SCAN (Singapore – Monetary Authority of Singapore) 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 Gold$aver 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 Gold$aver, 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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  • GLOBAL POTENTIAL CURRENCY FX

    GLOBAL POTENTIAL CURRENCY FX

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    GLOBAL POTENTIAL CURRENCY FX — sealed dossier

    GLOBAL POTENTIAL CURRENCY FX, operating from globalpotentialcurrencyfx.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

    GLOBAL POTENTIAL CURRENCY 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

    • 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 GLOBAL POTENTIAL CURRENCY 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.

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  • Raceoption

    Raceoption

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Raceoption — sealed dossier

    Raceoption 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 Raceoption 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

    Cryptoslock recommends that any current account-holder with Raceoption 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.

    Open a Case
  • ghctrades.com and in-tan.com

    ghctrades.com and in-tan.com

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    ghctrades.com and in-tan.com — sealed dossier

    ghctrades.com and in-tan.com (ghctrades.com) has been flagged after appearing on the IOSCO I-SCAN (New Zealand – Financial Markets 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

    ghctrades.com and in-tan.com 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 ghctrades.com and in-tan.com 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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  • Volksvermogen

    Volksvermogen

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Volksvermogen — sealed dossier

    Volksvermogen (https:) has been flagged after appearing on the IOSCO I-SCAN (The Netherlands – The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets) 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 Volksvermogen 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 Volksvermogen 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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