Warnings and alerts

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1. • Suspected scam

   9 July 2025

   Barox International and others – Unsolicited phone calls promoting fake investment platforms

   FMA warns of scam calls promoting fake platforms like Barox International. Stay alert and verify entities before investing.
2. • Suspected scam

   27 June 2025

   Swift Remita – Fake online bank, false NZ claims

   FMA warns about Swift Remita, a fake e-banking platform operating an investment scam in NZ. Investors report fraudulent activity and blocked fund withdrawals.
3. • Suspected scam

   26 June 2025

   Sanon Capital – Fake online investment platform, recovery scam

   Sanon Capital claims to offer an online trading platform for users to trade cryptocurrencies, stocks, and other assets. This is a fraudulent trading platform being used as part of an investment scam. Sanon Capital is not registered on the Financial Service Providers Register and it is not authorised to provide financial products or services to New Zealand investors.
4. • Imposter website

   18 June 2025

   Nidhix– Impersonating NZ company, withholding client funds

   We are concerned that the website Nidhix.com may be operating a scam. Nidhix.com falsely claims that Nidhix is a leading asset management company in New Zealand. Nidhix is not registered to provide financial products or services in New Zealand.
5. • Imposter website

   17 June 2025

   Golden Arc Advisors – False NZ company claims, fake offer, associations with another scam

   Golden Arc Advisors is a suspected crypto scam falsely claiming NZ ties; avoid goldenarcadvisors.com and check FSPR for legitimacy.
6. • Suspected scam

   17 June 2025

   Scams operating on social media and messaging platforms

   Beware of scam investment offers on WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Facebook/Messenger, Instagram and Viber. .
7. • Suspected scam

   13 June 2025

   Blu Spring Financials – Suspected recovery and advance fee scam

   Warning: Blu Spring Financials is linked to a crypto recovery scam. Avoid advance fees & verify legitimacy before investing.
8. • Suspected scam

   13 June 2025

   Pencpa.com and associated websites – Advance fee scam

   Beware Sanderson International scam: FMA warns of fake pre-IPO Uber investments & advance fee fraud targeting NZ residents.
9. • Suspected scam

   11 June 2025

   ATS Trading Service Limited – Suspected scam, withholding funds

   Warning: ATS Trading Service Limited is a suspected investment scam. Investors risk losing funds. Avoid dealings and stay alert to recovery scams.
10. • Suspected scam

    11 June 2025

    Soltcll.net – False NZ company claims, fake NZ company and insurance certificates

    Beware of Soltcll.net scam falsely claiming NZ ties. Verify company links via the official New Zealand Companies Register.
11. • Imposter website

    11 June 2025

    Avon Equities – Impersonates NZ company and withholds client funds

    Warning: Avon Equities impersonates a NZ‑regulated investment firm. Funds reportedly withheld. Not FSPR‑registered—imposter site, exercise caution.
12. • Suspected scam

    10 June 2025

    “Angela Karsch” and Bitwave Equity – Suspected crypto scam using hijacked social media profile

    Crypto scam alert: Bitwave Equity uses hijacked Facebook/WhatsApp to target victims. Avoid Angela Karsch/Angela Fox profiles.
13. • Suspected scam

    5 June 2025

    Finiwise.com – Advance fee scam, withholding funds

    FMA warns FiniWise is likely a scam; investors report withdrawal issues. Exercise extreme caution with FiniWise.
14. • Suspected scam

    4 June 2025

    Caddington Limited – Suspected scam, fake pre-IPO offers

    Caddington Limited is falsely offering Revolut IPOs in NZ; not FMA-registered. Beware of misleading investment scams.
15. • Suspected scam

    28 May 2025

    ACE International Ltd and Dennis Paul – Misleading claims about cryptocurrency scheme, former unregistered financial service provider

    The FMA recommends caution when dealing with ACE International Ltd, its website ACEInternational.co.nz, or its former director Dennis Paul.