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If you suspect you have been targeted by an investment or financial scam, report the scam to the FMA.
Warning issued by FMA on fake trading platforms NexVest and Future Investment linked to crypto and forex investment scams.
FMA warns NZ investors of fake crypto platforms. These sites demand fees but block withdrawals. Avoid listed scam websites.
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.
The FMA is aware of an investment scam currently circulating New Zealand involving multiple WhatsApp groups, websites and investment platforms.
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.
The FMA has received several reports regarding fake celebrity or fake influencer endorsement advertisements on social media, promoting online investment schemes.
WARNING: We have received a complaint from a New Zealand resident who was contacted by Global Venture, through WhatsApp, to trade in cryptocurrencies through their trading platform. We are concerned that Global Venture may be involved in a scam. Global Venture is unreasonably withholding the complainant’s funds and is requesting further funds to enable a withdrawal.
WARNING: FMA is concerned that Global Venture may be involved in a scam. We have received a complaint from a New Zealand resident who was contacted by Global Venture, through WhatsApp, to trade in cryptocurrencies through their trading platform. Global Venture is unreasonably withholding the complainant’s funds and is requesting further funds to enable a withdrawal.