Warnings and alerts

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1. • Suspected scam

   6 May 2025

   CapitalsXPlus – Impersonating NZ company, withholding client funds

   CapitalsXPlus and its website may be operating a scam and withholding investor funds. The FMA advises caution.

2. 5 May 2025

   “Stephanie Robert” – Suspected crypto scam using hijacked social media profile

   Beware of a crypto scam using a hijacked Facebook profile impersonating a NZ musician to promote fake trader “Stephanie Robert” and GlobalTradingNex.
3. • Suspected scam

   2 May 2025

   Lquid Finance T/A Lquid Pay – Suspected scam, false compliance claims, unregistered provider

   Lquid Pay claims to offer cryptocurrency payment cards in New Zealand, but it is not registered to provide this service in New Zealand.
4. • Suspected scam

   23 April 2025

   CapitalXTrade and Coyken – Suspected scam, ASIC warning

   We are aware of two investors have lost money after investing with CapitalXTrade. We understand that representatives of CapitalXTrade use aggressive sales techniques to convince people to invest.
5. • Suspected scam

   23 April 2025

   Peachlimit.com – Scam misusing NZ company details

   PeachLimit offers financial services including trading services in stocks, cryptocurrencies and foreign exchange. It is not registered to provide financial services in New Zealand.
6. • Suspected scam

   17 April 2025

   Txex - WhatsApp educational and investment platform scam

   The FMA is aware of a current investment scam operating through the WhatsApp messaging platform.
7. • Suspected scam

   16 April 2025

   Fraudulent cryptocurrency investment platforms – Suspected scam

   The FMA has become aware of a large number of fake online investing platforms.
8. • Suspected scam

   14 April 2025

   Fake FMA Insurance Licence

   We are aware of a fake FMA insurance licence being issued to overseas individuals seeking to meet work visa or permit requirements for entry into New Zealand.
9. • Suspected scam

   10 April 2025

   Zs Firm Investments aka Laviitas Investment Inc. - withholding client funds, misusing details of NZ company

   We have received complaints from investors who are unable to withdraw funds invested with Laviitas Investment Inc. and Zs Firm Investments.
10. • Suspected scam

    28 March 2025

    IPO websites - harvesting investor details

    The FMA warns that Bennet Investment (bennetinvestment.com), along with other unlicensed IPO websites such as Orbit IPO, Tech Growth Invest, Satellite Stocks and Orbit Trades may be involved in financial scams targeting investors.
11. • Suspected scam

    14 March 2025

    Deposit comparison websites - harvesting investor details

    Learn about the re-emergence of 'deposit comparison' websites linked to investment scams in New Zealand. Understand how these scams work, the risks involved, and steps to take if you think you might be affected. Stay informed and protect your investments.
12. • Suspected scam

    13 March 2025

    Ashbourne Wealth Management - Hybrid scam: investments, advance fees, money mule recruitment

    We are concerned that Ashbourne Wealth Management may be operating a scam. Ashbourne Wealth Management is a fake online investment platform, which tricks investors into laundering fraudulent funds.
13. • Suspected scam

    11 March 2025

    Capital Growth Partners Trade – Fake certificates, client funds withheld

    We recommend exercising caution when dealing with Capital Growth Partners Trade - we are concerned it may be operating a scam through its website.

14. 24 February 2025

    Bit Pro Gain – Suspected scam

    The FMA strongly advises against responding to any offer of financial services made by Bit Pro Gain or any of its websites, including bitprogain.io and bitpro-gain.com.
15. • Suspected scam

    19 February 2025

    False social media advertisements – Pension loans (multiple accounts)

    The FMA is aware of fake pension loan advertisements circulating on social media targeting New Zealanders nearing retirement age.