Warnings and alerts

We have become aware of a new type of sophisticated cryptocurrency scam where the scammers include a link on social media posts that automatically transfers victims’ cryptocurrency assets to the scammers.

We recommend caution when dealing with the online trading platform Option 2 Trade or its website, option2trade.io.

FMA has received reports that impersonators of Max Money Group Limited have approached persons or entities on social media platforms and offered insurance and lending products.

The FMA is warning investors to be wary of an investment scam which is using YouTube channels to promote fake crypto investment websites.

We are aware that Mic-Market has contacted a New Zealand resident with the aim of offering financial services.

The entity AgroCura is purporting to be a registered company in New Zealand by using the name and Certificate of Incorporation of a registered New Zealand company, Agrocura Limited. A director of Agrocura Limited has confirmed it has no association with this website. Note, the initial warning has been updated.

We recommend caution when dealing with Simple Mark Coin and its website. We are concerned that Simple Mark Coin may be operating a scam.