Warnings and alerts

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1. • Suspected scam

   6 August 2024

   Deepfake video scam warning: fake news stories, political endorsements - multiple trading platforms

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

   1 August 2024

   Staxom – Suspected scam, unreasonably withholding client funds

   FMA are aware of a New Zealand resident who was convinced to invest with Staxom by a person they met on social media. The investor is not able to withdraw funds they invested even after paying the fees required.
3. • Suspected scam

   31 July 2024

   BTCoinmt – Suspected scam

   We are concerned that BTCoinmt, a cryptocurrency trading platform, may be operating a scam through its website and app.
4. • Suspected scam

   30 July 2024

   Suspected scam – videos promoting cryptocurrency sniping and MEV bots

   We recommend caution when dealing with entities promoting cryptocurrency ‘sniping bots’ or ‘Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) bots’. We have received a report of Youtube videos promoting these bots as part of a scam.
5. • Imposter website

   25 July 2024

   wti-hk.com – imposter website

   The FMA is concerned that wti-hk.com may be operating a scam. We understand wti-hk.com is mis-using the registration details of Well Trading International Limited, an entity incorporated in New Zealand.
6. • Imposter website

   25 July 2024

   OMF digital currency trading platform – Imposter websites

   We recommend caution when dealing with the “OMF digital currency trading platform” which is mis-using branding from the Jarden group and running cryptocurrency scams through a number of websites.
7. • International regulator alerts

   25 July 2024

   cofglobol.com – Suspected scam, false NZ regulation claims

   The trading platform cofglobol.com is falsely claiming to be supervised by the FMA when it is not registered, licensed or regulated in New Zealand.

8. 12 July 2024

   Fake FMA licence certificates

   We have received a large number of reports about fake FMA licence certificates being used to try and convince people to invest money with phony investment brokers.
9. • Suspected scam

   10 July 2024

   Bayleys Investment Ltd - Suspected scam

   We recommend caution when dealing with Bayleys Investment Limited and their website BayleysInvestmentLtd.com. We suspect this website is operating an investment scam.
10. • Suspected scam

    5 July 2024

    Pro-Limited.com - Suspected scam

    FMA has reason to believe that the Pro-Limited.com website is being used to conduct an investment scam.
11. • Imposter website

    4 July 2024

    CFX Finance - Imposter websites, suspected scam

    We are aware of an investor who has sent money to CFXFinance.com and is now unable to withdraw funds. We are concerned that CFXFinance.com and its associated websites (listed below) are operating a scam and recommend caution when dealing with them.
12. • Suspected scam

    1 July 2024

    Bridge Trust Finance – Suspected scam, fake certificates

    Bridge Trust Finance is not registered on the Financial Service Providers Register nor is it a licensed Financial Advice Provider.
13. • Imposter website

    26 June 2024

    pioneerfinanceltd.com – Imposter website

    The trading platform pioneerfinanceltd.com claims to be established in New Zealand, we do not believe this is true.
14. • Suspected scam

    18 June 2024

    Shelly Cullen – Convicted Pyramid Scheme Promoter

    The FMA is warning the public to be cautious of financial and cryptocurrency products and services being promoted by Shelly Rose Cullen (Ms. Cullen).
15. • Imposter website

    18 June 2024

    Xcel Trader - Imposter website, withholding funds

    Xcel Trader is offering managed investment plans with unrealistic returns. It is not registered on the Financial Service Providers Register, which is required for entities offering financial products and services in New Zealand