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Page last updated: 02 November 2023

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.

Before you invest, we recommend that you take steps to protect yourself from being scammed and check the provider is listed on the Financial Service Providers register (FSPR). The FSPR can help you:

  • obtain a business address
  • see the types of financial services the registered company, or individual, provides to customers. Some examples include; money transfers, investment management or financial advice 
  • see any licences or an authorisation status that the company or individual may have
  • see what dispute resolution scheme they belong to.

You may also wish to refer to the IOSCO investor alert list for international scam alerts.

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  3. Suspected scam

    2 February 2024

    Forbes Capital Partners – Suspected scam

    Investor warning: We received a complaint that representatives of FCP had befriended a NZ resident on social media and encouraged him to invest money. When he attempted to withdraw his money, FCP withheld the funds and told him to pay an advance fee.
  4. Imposter website

    2 February 2024

    Axon Holdings – Imposter website

    Investor warning: AxonHoldingsLtd.com is falsely using the details of the registered New Zealand company Axon Holdings Limited using its name, address, and New Zealand Companies Office details.
  5. Suspected scam

    30 January 2024

    Recovery scam using name of UK Authority

    FMA warns New Zealand residents of scam by individuals claiming to represent the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and offering assistance to recover money lost in a previous scam.
  6. Suspected scam

    26 January 2024

    Investing New Zealand - Comparison site harvesting investor details

    We are concerned that Investing New Zealand may be operating a scam. It operates a website claiming to compare term deposit rates which states it offers “deposit protection up to $100,000 NZD per investment”, however no such scheme is currently offered in New Zealand.
  8. Suspected scam

    26 January 2024

    Altera Global Limited – Suspected scam

    FMA have received a report that Altera Global representatives have been targeting individuals on social media, trying to convince them to invest funds. This is a common online scam tactic.
  9. Imposter website

    26 January 2024

    FX Fortune Bitmart – Imposter website, duplicate websites

    FMA has received a complaint that FX Fortune Bitmart is withholding client funds and requesting advance fees to have them released. They are offering financial services are not a registered Financial Service Provider.
  10. Suspected scam

    18 January 2024

    Bank of America – Fake term deposits and bonds

    A scam offering fake term deposits and bonds using the name of Bank of America (Australia) is targeting New Zealanders. Scammers are sending out highly professional looking product disclosure statements which feature the Bank of America’s name, address, logo and registration details.
  11. Suspected scam

    12 January 2024

    BlockFusion Ventures – Suspected scam

    The FMA recommends caution when dealing with BlockFusion Ventures and its website blockfusionventures.com. We are aware of a New Zealand resident being unable to recover money invested through its representative and website.
  14. Imposter website

    21 December 2023

    Trust Dillon – Imposter website

    We recommend caution when dealing with Trust Dillon Limited. Its website is falsely using the details of the registered New Zealand company Trust Dillon Limited (registration 5970107) by using its name and company information.
  15. Suspected scam

    18 December 2023

    Laxco Group – Suspected scam

    We recommend caution when dealing with Laxco Group and its website www.laxco-group.com. The Laxco Group website claims it is a regulated financial service provider in New Zealand, however it is not a listed on the Companies Register or the Financial Service Providers Register.