Warnings and alerts

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1. • Imposter website

   18 June 2025

   Nidhix– Impersonating NZ company, withholding client funds

   We are concerned that the website Nidhix.com may be operating a scam. Nidhix.com falsely claims that Nidhix is a leading asset management company in New Zealand. Nidhix is not registered to provide financial products or services in New Zealand.
2. • Imposter website

   17 June 2025

   Golden Arc Advisors – False NZ company claims, fake offer, associations with another scam

   Golden Arc Advisors is a suspected crypto scam falsely claiming NZ ties; avoid goldenarcadvisors.com and check FSPR for legitimacy.
3. • Suspected scam

   17 June 2025

   Scams operating on social media and messaging platforms

   Beware of scam investment offers on WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Facebook/Messenger, Instagram and Viber. .
4. • Suspected scam

   13 June 2025

   Pencpa.com and associated website – Advance fee scam

   Beware Sanderson International scam: FMA warns of fake pre-IPO Uber investments & advance fee fraud targeting NZ residents.
5. • Suspected scam

   13 June 2025

   Blu Spring Financials – Suspected recovery and advance fee scam

   Warning: Blu Spring Financials is linked to a crypto recovery scam. Avoid advance fees & verify legitimacy before investing.
6. • Suspected scam

   11 June 2025

   ATS Trading Service Limited – Suspected scam, withholding funds

   Warning: ATS Trading Service Limited is a suspected investment scam. Investors risk losing funds. Avoid dealings and stay alert to recovery scams.
7. • Suspected scam

   11 June 2025

   Soltcll.net – False NZ company claims, fake NZ company and insurance certificates

   Beware of Soltcll.net scam falsely claiming NZ ties. Verify company links via the official New Zealand Companies Register.
8. • Imposter website

   11 June 2025

   Avon Equities – Impersonates NZ company and withholds client funds

   Warning: Avon Equities impersonates a NZ‑regulated investment firm. Funds reportedly withheld. Not FSPR‑registered—imposter site, exercise caution.
9. • Suspected scam

   10 June 2025

   “Angela Karsch” and Bitwave Equity – Suspected crypto scam using hijacked social media profile

   Crypto scam alert: Bitwave Equity uses hijacked Facebook/WhatsApp to target victims. Avoid Angela Karsch/Angela Fox profiles.
10. • Suspected scam

    5 June 2025

    Finiwise.com – Advance fee scam, withholding funds

    FMA warns FiniWise is likely a scam; investors report withdrawal issues. Exercise extreme caution with FiniWise.
11. • Suspected scam

    4 June 2025

    Caddington Limited – Suspected scam, fake pre-IPO offers

    Caddington Limited is falsely offering Revolut IPOs in NZ; not FMA-registered. Beware of misleading investment scams.
12. • Suspected scam

    28 May 2025

    ACE International Ltd and Dennis Paul – Misleading claims about cryptocurrency scheme, former unregistered financial service provider

    The FMA recommends caution when dealing with ACE International Ltd, its website ACEInternational.co.nz, or its former director Dennis Paul.
13. • Suspected scam

    27 May 2025

    Zavrox and associated websites – Fake Bitcoin giveaways, advance fee scam

    We are aware of videos posted on social media featuring celebrities, making fake free Bitcoin offers when signing up with Zavrox (www.zavrox.com). These are not legitimate offers.
14. • International regulator alerts

    22 May 2025

    verbo-fx.com – Suspected crypto scam, subject to overseas warnings

    We have received reports of verbo-fx.com and verbofx.com operating a cryptocurrency trading scam.
15. • Imposter website

    19 May 2025

    harbourassetmgt.org – Imposter website

    The FMA warns that harbourassetmgt.org is impersonating Harbour Asset Management and is not licensed to provide financial services in New Zealand. This site is a potential scam.