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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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.

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.

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.

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.

Mannez Capital Limited – Unregistered, fraudulent certificates, misuse of NZ company details

Warning: Mannez Capital Limited is an unregistered entity misusing NZ company details and displaying fraudulent certificates.

NexVest – Suspected scam, fake online investment platforms

Warning issued by FMA on fake trading platforms NexVest and Future Investment linked to crypto and forex investment scams.

Prime Ten – Unsolicited messages, not licensed in New Zealand

Warning: Prime Ten is not licensed in NZ. Suspected scam targeting investors via Telegram & WhatsApp crypto messages.

Scams impersonating the Financial Markets Authority (FMA)

Warning: Scammers impersonating FMA using fake emails and documents to defraud investors. Learn how to spot and avoid them.

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