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zinsanlageprofi(.)net: Bafin warns about fraudulent fixed-term deposit offers and possible identity fraud

The German Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns about fixed-term deposit offers on the website zinsanlageprofi(.)net. Contrary to the information given in the website’s legal notice, the company is not regulated by Bafin. Furthermore, based on current information, there is no connection between the website and MOS Finanzmakler GmbH, Bad Kreuznach, Germany. This is likely a case of identity fraud.

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Kingston Horizon Partners: Bafin warns consumers about the websites kingstonhorizonpartners(.)com and kingstonhorizonpartners(.)pro and about identity fraud

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the websites kingstonhorizonpartners(.)com and the login area at kingstonhorizonpartners(.)pro. According to information available to Bafin, the operators are providing financial and investment services on the websites without the required authorisation.

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eurowerte(.)de: Bafin warns about fraudulent term deposit offers and identity fraud

The financial supervisory authority Bafin warns about term deposit offers on the website eurowerte(.)de. It is suspected that the unknown operators of the website are offering banking transactions and financial services without the required authorisation.

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westcapital(.)ai and westcapital(.)pro: Bafin warns against websites and identity fraud

The German Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns against the websites westcapital(.)ai and westcapital(.)pro, which are operated under the name WestCapital. It is suspected that the unknown operators are offering financial and crypto-asset services without authorisation.

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iponexus(.)net: Bafin warns consumers about website

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website iponexus(.)net. According to information available to Bafin, this website is being used to offer financial and investment services without the required authorisation. Investors are being asked to transfer funds to third-party accounts for stock shares they have allegedly purchased.

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Bafin warns consumers about the website becker-brandt(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website becker-brandt(.)com. Bafin has information that the operators are offering banking business and/or financial services on this website without the required authorisation. The operators of the website are not supervised by Bafin.

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hub-wiser(.)com: Bafin warns consumers about website

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website hub-wiser(.)com. According to information available to Bafin, this website is being used to offer banking business, financial and investment services without the required authorisation.

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ubstrade-fx(.)com: Bafin warns consumers about the website ubstrade-fx(.)com and investigates the unknown operators of the website

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website ubstrade-fx(.)com. According to information available to Bafin, the operators are offering financial and investment services on the website without the required authorisation.

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Quantum AI: Bafin also warns consumers about the website quantum-ai(.)art

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers again about the services offered by Quantum AI. Bafin suspects the unknown operators of the website quantum-ai(.)art of offering consumers financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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utewealth(.)com: Bafin warns consumers about website and identity fraud

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website utewealth(.)com. Bafin suspects the unknown operators of the website of offering consumers financial and investment services without the required authorisation.

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depothandel(.)com: Bafin warns about fraudulent offers related to cryptocurrency trading

The German Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns about offers from the website depothandel(.)com, which entices consumers to trade crypto-assets. According to information available to Bafin, the unknown operators of the website are offering crypto-asset services without permission.

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allenbygroup(.)com: Bafin warns consumers about website and identity fraud

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website allenbygroup(.)com. According to information available to Bafin, the operators are offering financial services on the website without the required authorisation.

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rkr-epsilon(.)com: Bafin warns about unauthorised pre-IPO stock offerings and identity fraud

The German Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns about offers on the website rkr-epsilon(.)com. According to information available to Bafin, the unknown operators are providing financial and investment services on these websites without the required authorisation.

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mindora(.)group / mindora(.)to / mybloomx(.)de: Bafin warns about websites and identity fraud

The German Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns about offers on the websites mindora(.)group, mindora(.)to, and mybloomx(.)de, which are operated under the name Mindora Group and BloomX. It is suspected that the unknown operators are offering financial and crypto-asset services without authorisation.

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ETF Admiral(s): Bafin warns about website and identity fraud

The German Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns about offers on the website etf-admiral(.)global (previously, amongst others, etf-admiral(.)net, etf-admiral(.)cc, etf-admiral(.)info,). It is suspected that the unknown operators are offering banking, financial, securities and crypto-asset services without the required authorisation.

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broadreacheu(.)com: Bafin warns about fraudulent term deposit offers and identity theft

The German Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns about term deposit offers on the website broadreacheu(.)com. It is suspected that the unknown operators of the website are offering banking transactions and financial services without the required authorisation.

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Bafin warns consumers about the website astenorag(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website astenorag(.)com. Bafin has information that the operators are offering banking business and/or financial services on this website without the required authorisation. The operators of the website are not supervised by Bafin.

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donze-unlimited(.)com: Bafin warns consumers about website and identity fraud

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website donze-unlimited(.)com. According to information available to Bafin, the operators are offering financial and cryptoasset services on the website without the required authorisation. The unknown operators claim to be a Swiss company and fraudulently use its name for their purposes. The operators are not supervised by Bafin.

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clearmarketeurope(.)com: Bafin warns consumers about website and identity fraud

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website clearmarketeurope(.)com. According to information available to Bafin, the operators are offering financial and cryptoasset services on the website without the required authorisation. The unknown operators claim to be a British company and fraudulently use its name for their purposes. The operators are not supervised by Bafin.

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Series of platforms "Trade on the global financial market across all five markets”: Bafin warns consumers about the services offered on several websites

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the websites alpinenova(.)io, degiropartners(.)io and deltaprivatecapital(.)com.

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whitelake-invest(.)de: Bafin warns consumers about website and identity fraud

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website whitelake-invest(.)de. Bafin suspects the unknown operators of the website of offering consumers financial and investment services without the required authorisation.

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dlj-grp(.)com: Bafin warns consumers about website and suspected identity theft

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website dlj-grp(.)com. According to information available to Bafin, this website is being used to offer financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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growthline(.)ltd: Bafin warns consumers about website

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website growthline(.)ltd. According to information available to Bafin, this website is being used to offer financial and investment services without the required authorisation.

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brain-capital-asset(.)com: Bafin warns consumers about website and identity fraud

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website brain-capital-asset(.)com. Bafin suspects the unknown operators of the website of offering consumers financial and investment services without the required authorisation.

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dbinvestition(.)com: Bafin warns consumers about website and identity fraud

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services DB Investition is offering on the website dbinvestition(.)com. Bafin suspects the unknown operators of the website of offering consumers financial and investment services without the required authorisation.

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watermarkinvestments(.)com: Bafin warns consumers about website and suspected identity fraud

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website watermarkinvestments(.)com. According to information available to Bafin, this website is being used to offer financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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trident-fx(.)com: Bafin warns consumers about website and suspected identity theft

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website trident-fx(.)com. According to information available to Bafin, this website is being used to offer financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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bci-finanz(.)com: Bafin warns consumers about website and suspected identity fraud

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website bci-finanz(.)com. Bafin has information that this website is being used to offer financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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ironvexgroup(.)com: Bafin warns consumers about website

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website ironvexgroup(.)com. Bafin has information that this website is being used to offer financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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Bafin warns consumers about the website colmex-prime(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website colmex-prime(.)com. Bafin has information that the operators are offering banking business and/or financial services on this website without the required authorisation. The operators of the website are not supervised by Bafin.

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Bafin warns consumers about the website aivoris(.)net

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website aivoris(.)net. Bafin has information that the operators are offering banking business and/or financial services on this website without the required authorisation. The operators of the website are not supervised by Bafin.

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Beehivecapital(.)pro: Bafin warns consumers about website and identity fraud

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website beehivecapital(.)pro, previously beehivecapital(.)org. Bafin has information that this website is being used to offer financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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Bafin warns consumers about the website nordstate(.)org

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website nordstate(.)org. Bafin has information that this website is being used to offer financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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Handelq(.)com and bulltrading24(.)com: Bafin warns against websites

The German Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns about the websites handelq(.)com and bulltrading24(.)com. It is suspected that the unknown operators are offering financial and crypto-asset services without the necessary authorisation. The websites advertise that investments in financial instruments such as cryptocurrencies are possible via the supposed trading platform.

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Bafin warns consumers about the website gutekredit(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns consumers about the company GUTEKREDIT and the services it is offering. Bafin suspects the unknown operators, who purportedly have their registered office in Ludwigsburg, Germany, of using the website gutekredit(.)com to offer loans to consumers and thus conduct banking business without the required authorisation.

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satrex-kapital(.)com: Bafin warns about websites and points to identity fraud

The German Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns against the website satrex-kapital(.)com, which is operated under the name Satrex Kapital. The company, which claims to be based in Frankfurt am Main, offers instant access savings accounts and fixed-term deposits, as well as investment advice. Contrary to the information provided in the website’s legal notice and the contractual documents used, there is no connection whatsoever with Satrex S.A., Brussels, Belgium. This is a case of ide...

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smartlösung(.)com / skysafeinvest(.)com / crypto-extrade(.)com / kryvobit(.)site: Bafin warns against these websites

The German Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns against offers from smartlösung(.)com and the websites skysafeinvest(.)com, crypto-extrade(.)com and kryvobit(.)site. Consumers are being tricked by emails from the operators of the website smartlösung(.)com into creating supposed trading accounts on the websites mentioned and disclosing personal data. The emails claim that crypto assets are registered in the consumers’ names and that a withdrawal will be possible after verification. Th...

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helixapp(.)de / helix-app(.)pro / coinberg(.)eu / coinberg(.)pro: Bafin warns against websites and calls attention to identity theft

The German Financial Supervisory Authority (Bafin) warns against the websites helixapp(.)de, helix-app(.)pro, coinberg(.)eu, coinberg(.)pro, which are operated under the name Helix-A and Coinberg. It is suspected that the unknown operators are offering financial and crypto-asset services without authorisation. Consumers are being misled into investing in financial instruments such as crypto-assets. Contrary to the operators’ claims, there is no connection whatsoever with Gesellschaft für Kryp...

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Identity fraud: BaFin warns against the FPM MIN app and offers in WhatsApp groups

The German Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) is warning against WhatsApp groups allegedly run by FPM Frankfurt Performance Management AG and led by a person calling themselves Professor Raik Hoffmann. Consumers are being tricked into investing substantial sums of money and downloading the FPM MIN app. There is no connection whatsoever between any WhatsApp groups and FPM Frankfurt Performance AG or ist actual board member, Raik Hoffmann. This constitutes identity theft.

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bahnemaninvest(.)net: BaFin warns about website and points to identity fraud

BaFin warns against offers on the website bahnemanninvest(.)net. There is suspicion that the unknown operators are offering financial services, without the necessary permission. Contrary to the information provided on the website, there is no connection with Dieter Bahnemann Fondsinvest GmbH. This constitutes identity fraud.

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Identity theft: BaFin warns against offers from the email address martin.segler(at)spar-direkt(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns against fixed-term deposit offers sent from the email address martin.segler(at)spar-direkt(.)com. According to information available to BaFin, the unknown providers are conducting banking transactions and financial services without the required authorisation. Contrary to the claims made by the unknown operators, Xaver Asset Management GmbH has no connection whatsoever with the offers. This is a case of identity theft.

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Calculus Investments Ltd.: BaFin warns consumers about offers on the website calculusinv(.)com and on social media channels promoting the sale and purchase of the CVUZ token via the “GVEXPRO” app

BaFin warns against offers on the website calculusinv(.)com and on social media channels such as the “Calculus Investment Academy VIP Y” group. According to information available to BaFin, Calculus Investments Ltd, which claims to be domiciled in New York and Frankfurt/Main, is providing financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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Tradealles(.)com: BaFin warns consumers about website and identity fraud

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website tradealles(.)com. BaFin has information that this website is being used to offer financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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Identity fraud: BaFin warns consumers about the website panthera-gmbh(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website panthera-gmbh(.)com. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of the website of offering consumers financial and investment services without the required authorisation.

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WhatsApp groups: BaFin investigates “Fides Ventures” and “Nexquant”

According to information available to the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), “Fides Ventures” is using WhatsApp groups and chats to contact German investors. The company, which claims to be based in the US, also operates under the name “Fides Ventures Business School”. The unknown provider advertises by promoting a so-called “FIVS token”, claiming that the token can be obtained on the cooperating crypto exchange “Nexquant”. The crypto exchange, also operating under the name “Nex...

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Identity fraud: BaFin warns consumers about the website alijz(.)com, the app alijzspro and offers in WhatsApp groups

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the website alijz(.)com and WhatsApp groups operated under the company name AL Konzept GmbH & Co. KG. In these WhatsApp groups, consumers are encouraged to use an app called alijzspro to invest in financial instruments. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of offering consumers financial services without the required authorisation.

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VYNEX Trade: BaFin warns against offers in WhatsApp groups and against Lirunex Trading app

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers in WhatsApp groups, which are operated by alleged company VYNEX Trade. According to information available to BaFin, recommendations for the purchase of financial instruments and cryptocurrencies are offered in various WhatsApp groups, which can allegedly be traded via Lirunex Trading app and the following platforms:

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exomarkets(.)pro: BaFin warns consumers about website and identity theft

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website exomarkets(.)pro. According to information available to BaFin, this website is being used to offer financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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Aurenbridge Alliance: BaFin warns consumers about the website aurenbridge(.)com and offers in WhatsApp groups

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the website aurenbridge(.)com and WhatsApp groups operated under the company name Aurenbridge Alliance (e.g. “Aurenbridge Alliance (ABA)”). In these WhatsApp groups, consumers are encouraged to use an app called Cryplus to trade in financial instruments and cryptoassets. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of offering consumers financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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Identity fraud: BaFin warns consumers about the website unzerfinanzpro(.)de

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website unzerfinanzpro(.)de. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of the website of conducting banking business without the required authorisation. Specifically, the website advertises loans.

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watchvestvermittlung(.)com / wv-vermittlung(.)com: BaFin warns about websites and indicates identity fraud at the expense of Watchvest GmbH

The German Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns about offers from the websites watchvestvermittlung(.)com and wv-vermittlung(.)com. According to information available to BaFin, the unknown operators of the website are offering banking services, in particular fixed-term deposits, and financial services without the required authorisation. They give the impression that their offers originate from Watchvest GmbH. It is a case of identity fraud. Watchvest GmbH has no connection with the w...

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Identity fraud: BaFin warns consumers about the website goldingfx(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website goldingfx(.)com. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of the website of offering consumers financial and investment services without the required authorisation. Contrary to the claims on the website, the services offered do not originate from Golding Capital Partners GmbH, which has its registered office in Munich. This is a case of identity fraud.

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Adams Street Partners: BaFin warns consumers about identity fraud in WhatsApp groups

According to information available to the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), unknown persons purporting to work for Adams Street Partners LLC or its Munich-based subsidiary Adams Street (Europe) GmbH are using WhatsApp groups and chats to contact investors. The groups are purportedly run by a partner of the firm who is described as the “Project Manager of ASP Investment Management Company”. There is no connection whatsoever between these groups and Adams Street Partners LLC, Ada...

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Identity fraud: BaFin warns against offers on website trade.amlin-limited(.)info

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers on the website trade.amlin-limited(.)info. According to information available to BaFin, financial or investment services and crypto asset services are being offered on this platform without the required authorisation. According to the current state of knowledge, there is no connection to MS Amlin Investment Management Ltd., based in London, UK. This is likely to be a case of identity fraud.

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Identity theft: BaFin warns against offers on website personalcontrol-room(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers on the website personalcontrol-room(.)com and against fake investment contracts sent by alleged financial experts from Clearstream Holding AG. According to information available to BaFin, the unknown operators are providing financial or investment services and crypto asset services without the required authorisation. The offers do not originate from Clearstream Holding AG or any other legal entities of Clearstream. This is...

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Identity Fraud: BaFin Warns About Offers On Website krf-mbh(.)com

The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has issued a warning regarding offers available at the website krf-mbh(.)com, purportedly operated by Gesellschaft für Kryptoregisterführung GmbH based in Willich. However, these offerings do not originate from Gesellschaft für Kryptoregisterführung GmbH nor any of their staff members; it's a clear instance of identity fraud. Unauthorized individuals are providing unauthorized financial and cryptocurrency-related services through this...

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Identity Fraud: BaFin warns of unfair job offer on the website vios-beratung(.)de

The financial supervisory authority BaFin is warning about a dubious job advertisement on the website vios-beratung(.)de which allegedly operates from the VIOS Consulting GmbH, Bielefeld. However, the offers on this site do not come from the VIOS Consulting GmbH or its employees. This is identity fraud. Unknown operators are advertising private individuals with seemingly lucrative job opportunities that involve opening accounts for testing purposes and transferring money or cryptocurrencies a...

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Tethys Investment Alliance: BaFin warns against offers in WhatsApp groups and indicates identity fraud at the expense of Tethys Investment Management LLC

The German Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns against the WhatsApp groups „Tethys Investment Alliance 771“ and „Tethys Investment Alliance-S62“, the websites „tethys-alliance.de“ and „tethys-uberblick.com“ as well as the apps „QVTCoinese“ und „QVTCoinese Pro“, which are allegedly operated by the Baku/Boston/Dubai-based company Tethys Investment Management LLC. In the WhatsApp groups consumers are enticed to trade financial products via the respective apps. It is suspected that the ...

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Dukas-Global: BaFin warns consumers about the website dukas-global(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the company Dukas-Global and the services it is offering. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of the website dukas-global(.)com of offering consumers financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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BaFin warns consumers about the website blue-invest(.)org

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website blue-invest(.)org. BaFin has information that the operators are offering banking business and/or financial services on this website without the required authorisation. The operators are not supervised by BaFin.

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ICG GEF: BaFin warns against identity fraud in WhatsApp groups

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers in WhatsApp groups, which are allegedly operated by Intermediate Capital Group (ICG). According to information available to BaFin, recommendations for the purchase of financial instruments and cryptocurrencies, which can allegedly be traded via ICG GEF app, are offered in various WhatsApp groups. The offers do not originate from ICG Europe S.à.r.l. - Frankfurt Branch or any other company belonging to Intermediate Capital G...

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Identity theft: BaFin warns against offers from the email address info[at]lgimeu(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against fixed-term deposit offers sent from the email address info[at]lgimeu(.)com. According to information available to BaFin, the unknown providers are conducting banking transactions without the required authorisation. The offers do not originate from LGIM Managers (Europe) Limited. This is a case of identity theft.

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Volfor: BaFin warns consumers about the website volfor(.)co

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the company Volfor and the services it is offering. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of the website volfor(.)co of offering consumers financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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WhatsApp groups and trading app: BaFin warns consumers about identity fraud in connection with the use of the app “IB-Kundendienst”

According to the information available to the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), unknown persons are using WhatsApp groups and chats to contact German investors. The initiators of such WhatsApp groups claim to be Bank of America or its branch in Frankfurt am Main. This is a case of identity fraud misusing names of former employees of the institution.

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Identity fraud: BaFin warns consumers about the company Tradeshark24

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the company Tradeshark24 and the services it is offering. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of the website tradeshark24(.)com of offering consumers financial, investment and crypto-asset services without the required authorisation. These offers are not provided by Frankfurt Financial Solutions GmbH & Co. KG, Frankfurt, which has no connection to the website tradeshark24(.)com. This is a case of identity fraud.

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BaFin warns consumers about the website wefi(.)co

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website wefi(.)co. BaFin has information that this website is being used to offer banking business and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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PCAM: BaFin warns against offers on the website pc-asset-management[.]com, in the app “PCAU pro,” and in WhatisApp groups

In the WhatsApp groups, investors are recommended by “Harrison T Blake” and “Francesca Müller” to invest in financial instruments that can then be traded via the aforementioned app or the platform pc-asset-management[.]com.

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bxforex(.)com: BaFin warns consumers about website and identity theft

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website bxforex(.)com. According to information available to BaFin, this website is being used to offer financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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Identity theft: BaFin warns against offers from the email address info[at]vcgmanagement.de

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against fixed-term deposit offers sent from the email address info[at]vcgmanagement.de. According to information available to BaFin, the unknown providers are conducting banking transactions without the required authorisation. The offers do not originate from VC Germany Management GmbH. This is a case of identity theft.

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bb-consults(.)com: BaFin warns consumers about website and identity fraud

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website bb-consults(.)com. BaFin has information that this website is being used to offer financial, investment and cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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White Rock Financial Consultancy Limited: BaFin warns against offers on the website whiterock-financial(.)eu

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers on the website whiterock-financial(.)eu and against the alleged operator White Rock Financial Consultancy Limited from London, United Kingdom. According to information available to BaFin, the operator is providing financial and investment services without the required authorisation.

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Identity theft: BaFin warns against offers from the email address bancosantander.es-kundenservice[at]outlook(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against fixed-term deposit offers sent from the email address bancosantander.es-kundenservice[at]outlook.com. According to information available to BaFin, the unknown providers are conducting banking transactions without the required authorisation. The offers do not originate from Banco Santander S.A. This is a case of identity theft.

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Paragonix Edge: BaFin warns consumers about further Paragonix Edge websites

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about “Paragonix Edge” and the services it is offering. BaFin suspects the unknown operators of the websites paragonixedge(.)org, hhessel(.)com, funkmp(.)com und altenweerth(.)com of offering consumers cryptoasset services without the required authorisation.

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Brookfield Asset Management GmbH: BaFin warns of unauthorized offers allegedly originating and points to identity theft

Alleged employees of Brookfield Asset Management GmbH are contacting investors unsolicited by telephone and email without the necessary permission to offer them alleged fixed-term deposits and alleged pre-IPO shares. In the past, they have also used the website deu-brookfield(.)com, which is no longer accessible. They give the impression that they are cooperating with licensed banks and issuers of pre-IPO shares. This is not the case.

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Identity fraud: BaFin warns against offers on websites ubpmanagement(.)co, commerzglobal(.)com, longsharks(.)com and paribasgroup(.)net

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers on the websites ubpmanagement(.)co, commerzglobal(.)com, longsharks(.)com and paribasgroup(.)net. According to information available to BaFin, the companies UBP Management and Commerz Global, allegedly based in Frankfurt, and Longsharks Capital and Paribas Group, allegedly based in London, are offering financial or investment services and crypto asset services without the required authorisation. The offers do not originate...

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Identity theft: BaFin warns against offers on website fidelity-ag(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers on the website fidelity-ag(.)com. According to information available to BaFin, banking transactions, especially fixed-term deposits, financial or investment services are being provided on this website without the required authorisation. The fixed-term deposit offers are sent, among others, from the email address festgeld[at]fidelity-ag(.)com. The offers do not originate from the Swiss company Fidelity Treuhand und Verwaltu...

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Telegram groups and trading app: BaFin warns consumers about identity theft in connection with the apps “NYLI” and “NYLIPLUS”

According to information available to the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), unknown persons are using Telegram groups and chats to contact German investors. The initiators of these messenger groups purport to be the US company “MacKay Shields”. This is a case of identity fraud.

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WhatsApp groups and trading app: BaFin warns consumers about identity theft in connection with the app “PayDenPro”

According to information available to the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), unknown persons are using WhatsApp groups and chats to contact German investors. The initiators of these WhatsApp groups purport to be the US company “Payden & Rygel”. This is a case of identity theft misusing the names of real employees.

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BaFin warns consumers about the website blitz365finance(.)org and identity fraud

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the services offered on the website blitz365finance(.)org. According to information available to BaFin, the operators are offering financial and cryptoasset services on the website without the required authorisation. The unknown operators of the website are not supervised by BaFin. This is a case of identity fraud against a Swiss company.

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Identity theft: BaFin warns against offers from the email address wise[at]wisefestgeldkonto(.)com

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against fixed-term deposit offers sent from the email address wise[at]wisefestgeldkonto(.)com. According to information available to BaFin, the unknown providers are conducting banking transactions without the required authorisation. The offers do not originate from Wise Europe SA. This is a case of identity theft.

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Identity fraud: BaFin warns against offers on website ellis-ag(.)net

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers on the website ellis-ag(.)net. According to information available to BaFin, financial or investment services and crypto asset services are being offered on this platform without the required authorisation. According to the current state of knowledge, there is no connection to the Swiss company Ellis AG, Zurich. This is likely to be a case of identity fraud.

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Cantor: BaFin warns against identity fraud in WhatsApp groups and against app CDAfin

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers in WhatsApp groups, which are allegedly operated by Cantor Fitzgerald and led by Leopold Schneider. BaFin is not aware of the existence of this person. According to information available to BaFin, recommendations for the purchase of financial instruments and cryptocurrencies, which can allegedly be traded via CDAfin app, are offered in various WhatsApp groups. According to the current state of knowledge, there is no connec...

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Capital Holdings: BaFin warns about the website capitalholdings(.)icu

The German Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns about offers on the website capitalholdings(.)icu. According to information available to BaFin, the unknown operators of the websites are offering banking transactions and financial services without the required authorisation.

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Baird Capital: BaFin warns against identity fraud in WhatsApp groups

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers in WhatsApp groups, which are allegedly operated by Baird Capital and led by a Thomas Becker. BaFin is not aware of the existence of this person. According to information available to BaFin, recommendations for the purchase of financial instruments and cryptocurrencies are offered in WhatsApp groups and the so-called Baird Capital Investment Program III is being promoted. According to the current state of knowledge, there ...

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App “RBC NL”: BaFin warns against offers in WhatsApp groups and indicates identity fraud at the expense of Robeco

The German Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns against WhatsApp groups such as „S373 Robeco Kernmitgliedergruppe“, “M2 Robeco Value Investing Kreis“ and „999 Robeco Investment Strategiezentrum - Blockhandel“, which are allegedly operated by the Frankfurt a.M.-based company Robeco Deutschland, Zweigniederlassung der Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. („Robeco“). In the WhatsApp groups consumers are enticed to trade financial products via the app „RBC NL“. It is suspected that...

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Identity fraud: BaFin warns against offers from Ambassador Management GmbH, Ambassador Financial Group Ltd. and Ambassador Global Systems LLC

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin warns against offers, in particular offers to purchase shares and alleged pre-IPO shares, which are purportedly brokered by Ambassador. According to information available to BaFin, Ambassador Management GmbH, supposedly based in Frankfurt am Main, Ambassador Financial Group Ltd. and Ambassador Global Systems LLC are providing financial or investment services without the required authorisation. According to the current state of knowledge, there...

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TradeNova: BaFin warns about offers from the fraudulent trading platform in WhatsApp and Telegram groups

The financial supervisory authority BaFin is warning against WhatsApp and Telegram groups where consumers are lured into trading cryptocurrencies via the fraudulent trading platform TradeNova, which can currently be accessed through the website m.tradenovaeo(.)com. According to their findings, the trading platform TradeNova provides financial services, securities transactions, as well as cryptocurrency-related services without authorization.

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MaxFuledge: BaFin warns against offers from fraudulent trading platform on websites maxfuledge(.)com and trading-area.maxfuledge-v2(.)com/auth/register

The Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin has issued warnings regarding offerings found on websites maxfuledge(.)com and trading-area.maxfuledge-v2(.)com/auth/register. Based on its investigations, the purportedly London or Singapore-based trading platform MaxFulEdge offers unauthorised financial services, securities transactions, and cryptocurrency-related services. The platform promotes its offerings through supposed customer service representatives (maja.weis(at)maxfuledge.team and sophia....

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