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Sealed dossiers on brokers and counterparties that triggered custody breaches. Every entry has been triaged by our custody desk. Click any dossier to read the full review.

  • Maple Bit (aka Maple Token)

    Maple Bit (aka Maple Token)

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Maple Bit (aka Maple Token) — sealed dossier

    Our custody desk has logged Maple Bit (aka Maple Token) 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 Maple Bit (aka Maple Token) 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 Maple Bit (aka Maple Token) 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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  • Cardiff Markets

    Cardiff Markets

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Cardiff Markets — sealed dossier

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

    What we know

    Cardiff Markets 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

    • 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

    If you have an active position or unwithdrawn balance with Cardiff 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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  • ASSESETISIM

    ASSESETISIM

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    ASSESETISIM — sealed dossier

    ASSESETISIM 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 ASSESETISIM 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 ASSESETISIM 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.

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    The custody desk acknowledges new intake within 24 business hours.

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  • Liteforex Trades

    Liteforex Trades

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Liteforex Trades — sealed dossier

    Liteforex Trades 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 Liteforex Trades 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

    • 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

    If you recognize Liteforex Trades 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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  • REAL WEALTH EMPIRE INVESTMENT

    REAL WEALTH EMPIRE INVESTMENT

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    REAL WEALTH EMPIRE INVESTMENT — sealed dossier

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

    What we know

    REAL WEALTH EMPIRE INVESTMENT 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

    • 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

    Anyone with funds deposited to REAL WEALTH EMPIRE INVESTMENT 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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  • WINDEX MARKETS

    WINDEX MARKETS

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    WINDEX MARKETS — sealed dossier

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

    What we know

    WINDEX MARKETS 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 WINDEX MARKETS 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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  • Goldenfxoption

    Goldenfxoption

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Goldenfxoption — sealed dossier

    Goldenfxoption 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 Goldenfxoption 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

    • 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

    Anyone with funds deposited to Goldenfxoption 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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  • TREASUREGROWTHPLUS

    TREASUREGROWTHPLUS

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    TREASUREGROWTHPLUS — sealed dossier

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

    What we know

    TREASUREGROWTHPLUS 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

    • 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 recognize TREASUREGROWTHPLUS 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.

    Open a Case
  • SouqFX

    SouqFX

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    SouqFX — sealed dossier

    SouqFX 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 SouqFX 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

    If you have an active position or unwithdrawn balance with SouqFX, 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
  • Nexdi

    Nexdi

    CUSTODY ALERTHIGH RISKSEALED DOSSIER

    Nexdi — sealed dossier

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

    What we know

    Nexdi 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

    Cryptoslock recommends that any current account-holder with Nexdi 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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IC3 / FBICyber complaint packets
FCA / BaFinEU/UK reporting
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