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Regulators Keep Warning About Unregistered Investment Platforms
Financial regulators continue to publish warnings about unregistered platforms that block withdrawals.
Published 10 February 2025
- Threat category
- Investment Fraud
- Location
- Global
- Affected population
- Retail investors
What we are seeing
Regulators regularly add websites to warning lists after investors report blocked withdrawals and demands for fees or taxes. Many sites are clones of legitimate brands.
Why it matters
A platform's absence from a regulator register is a decisive warning. Displayed profits are not evidence of a real investment.
Defensive takeaway
- Check the firm against your regulator's register before depositing.
- Search the regulator's warning list for the exact website address.
- Never pay a fee to release your own money.
- Seek independent, regulated financial advice.
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ScamSmart investor warnings and the FCA Warning List
UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) · 01 Jul 2024
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