Page last updated: 09 September 2024

Warnings and alerts

This list of warnings and alerts on this page contains the names of businesses or individuals you should be wary of if you are planning to invest. The list is not exhaustive and there is no guarantee that the business or individual listed has not changed their name.

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Investment advice group chats used in suspected pump-and-dump schemes

FMA warns NZ investors of pump-and-dump scams via WhatsApp group chats impersonating advisers and harvesting personal data.

ActivePrimeFX – Falsely purports to be a registered company in New Zealand

ActivePrimeFX falsely claims NZ registration. Suspected scam alert by FMA. Investors report withheld funds and fake documents.

Bridgesinsuranceservices.com – Imposter website, fake travel and medical insurance for travellers to New Zealand

Beware of Bridgesinsuranceservices.com – fake travel & medical insurance scam targeting New Zealand-bound travellers & students.

longasiagroups.com and longasia.io – false claims of New Zealand registration

We urge anyone considering investing longasiagroups.com and longasia.io or who has approached by Hifrex to exercise extreme caution.

Crown Bankers – Suspected scam, false claims about NZ regulation

Crown Bankers flagged by FMA for false NZ regulation claims and suspected scam involving crypto, solar, EVs, and recruitment.

Cryptocurrency scams - Social media account hacking and crypto wallet manipulation

FMA warns of crypto scams using hacked social media accounts and fake wallet upgrades. Stay alert and report suspicious activity.

Txex - WhatsApp educational and investment platform scam

FMA warns of TXEX-linked crypto scams using WhatsApp and fake platforms. Learn how to report fraud and protect your finances.

Lplenterprisellc.com and Nexus Venture Tech – Cold calling, Suspected scam

Warning: Lplenterprisellc.com & Nexus Venture Tech suspected scam. Unregistered in NZ, use aggressive cold calling tactics.

Imposter Facebook pages used to promote WhatsApp investment scam

Scammers use deepfake Facebook ads to impersonate NZ financial figures and promote fake WhatsApp investment platforms.

Recovery scams mis-claiming to be members of NZ Dispute Resolution Scheme Providers

Beware of recovery scams falsely claiming ties to NZ Dispute Resolution Schemes like FSCL, BOS, IFSO, and FDRS.

Fake political endorsement warning: fake news stories and deepfake videos - multiple trading platforms

The FMA has received several reports about a scam using fake endorsements supposedly coming from New Zealand politicians.

Bitmart VIP – Suspected scam, fake online trading platforms

Warning: Bitmart VIP and related platforms suspected of scam. Not registered with NZ FSPR. Exercise extreme caution.

Marketwatch Partners GmbH – Trading platform unreasonably withholding client’s money

Suspected scam alert: Marketwatch Partners GmbH trading platforms may be fraudulently withholding investor funds. Exercise caution.

Blokchain.co.com – Phishing scam impersonating Blockchain.com

FMA warns of phishing scams impersonating Blockchain.com via fake login ads. Protect your crypto accounts from fraud.

Alfinex.com and Zen-capital.co – Imposter sites offering unreasonably high returns

Warning: Alfinex.com and Zen-capital.co are suspected scam sites misusing NZ company details and offering fake investment returns.

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