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About this list

  • This list contains the names of businesses or individuals you should be wary of if you are planning to invest. 
  • Once on our lists, businesses or individuals regularly change their name. If a name doesn’t appear, it’s not a guarantee they are safe.
  • Before you invest, we recommend you check the provider is licensed and read our steps to protect yourself from scams.
  • For warnings issued before May 2011, please, refer to the archive.

IOSCO investor alerts list

IOSCO Investor alerts list

IOSCO receives alerts and warnings from its members about firms which are not authorized to provide investment services in the jurisdiction which issued the alert or warning.

How to report a scam

We publish a warnings list of known investment scams. But be aware that scammers regularly change their names. Just because a name is not on our warning list it doesn’t mean they’re not a scam. Look out for these warning signs of scams.

You can call or email us to report a scam:

Call

Complaints: 0800 434 566     

Overseas callers: 00 64 3 962 2698

Our lines are open:

  • Monday to Thursday - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm 
  • Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Email

If you have a question or a complaint, please email us at questions@fma.govt.nz

Please ensure you include your contact details so that we can be in touch.

How to request that a warning be removed

If you believe that a warning has been published in error, or there are other good reasons for us to take down a warning that has been published, please contact us, providing the following information:

  • your contact details
  • the warning you would like removed
  • your reasons why the FMA should take down the notice
  • evidence to support your reasons.

We will assess your request and, if appropriate, remove the notice as soon as possible. The more information you provide, the easier it will be for us to act quickly.

We may contact and consult with other people who have an interest in the outcome of a request to remove a warning.

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    • Suspected scam

    13 February 2020

    IOS Investments Limited

    IOS Investments Limited may be involved in a scam. We received a report from a New Zealand resident who invested with IOS Investments Limited as a result of a link to an interview involving a high profile New Zealander investing in bitcoin with IOS Investments Limited. One of the individuals mentioned in the link has stated in a media report they are not involved with bitcoin.

    https://www.fma.govt.nz/news-and-resources/warnings-and-alerts/ios-investments-limited/

    • Suspected scam

    17 January 2020

    Tower Hill Limited

    We believe Tower Hill Limited has the hallmarks of a scam. We have received a report from a New Zealand resident being contacted by Tower Hill Limited with investment offers. As the company is not a registered financial service provider, it is unable to offer financial services to New Zealand residents and we recommend exercising caution if approached by the company.

    https://www.fma.govt.nz/news-and-resources/warnings-and-alerts/tower-hill/

    • Unregistered business
    • Suspected scam

    19 December 2019

    Cloud Technology & Investments Pty Ltd

    We have received complaints regarding a mobile investment app promoted to New Zealand residents called Cloud 2.0, developed and operated by Cloud Technology & Investments Pty Ltd. Cloud Technology & Investments Pty Ltd is not registered on the New Zealand Financial Service Providers Register as a financial service provider in New Zealand and is therefore not permitted to provide financial products to New Zealand residents.

    https://www.fma.govt.nz/news-and-resources/warnings-and-alerts/cloud-technology-and-investments-pty-ltd/