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July 21, 2021

Marketing Blacklist – UK FCA warns against the Tesler fraud campaign!

It is about time for regulators to take stronger action against fraudulent marketing campaigns like Tesler, Bitcoin Prime, and myriads of others. These fraudulent campaigns are constantly acquiring new victims for the hundreds of active scams and collecting commissions for it as a so-called Introducing Broker. These fraudulent campaigns are created and operated by digital marketing agencies. 8 out of 10 of these campaigns, like Tesler, come from the workshop of Israeli agencies. The UK FCA issued a warning against Tesler.

Affiliate Scams

July 20, 2021

Investor Attention – Richfielder broker scam still active with fraud campaigns

A few weeks ago, we issued a first warning against the Richfielder scam, which works with fake articles about a student millionaire. With this method, anyone would be able to earn €10,510 in 21 days. One article attacking German-speaking victims was published on Ikonitex (https://ikonitex.com/latestnews/finmag/). The link in the article redirects to the notorious Bitcoin System scam campaign. It is running today on DailySafeInvestment. Anyone who registers there is automatically turned into a victim of the Richfielder scam and is immediately taken to its deposit page.

July 7, 2021

Investor Alert – QuantumCapitals scam still attacking European consumers!

We don't check all incoming emails that promise us quick wealth, but most of them. For example, an email promising us new products will earn us a lot of money easily and quickly. The link takes us through the referral hub www.irmasip.com, a site offering online cooking courses, to the Tesler fraud campaign on the unspeakable website Wapyhdkt (https://wapyhqkt.xyz/tesler-3). We register, and this also automatically registers us as a victim with the broker scam QuantumCapitals (www.quantum-capitals.com) and takes us to its cashier page.

July 7, 2021

Investor Warning – Cryptrader broker scam facilitated by PayWize

Limassol is firmly in the hands of Israeli FinTech entrepreneurs. Without them, CySEC would probably be bankrupt tomorrow, and Cyprus would lose its main source of revenue. This includes the official fees that CIFs have to pay and the penalties that these CIFs have to pay frequently. They flow into the state budget. However, there is fierce competition within the Israeli FinTech community, such as between Ran Cohen and his BridgerPay and Amit Klatchko and his Praxis Cashier. We discovered both along with PayWize as payment facilitators in the Cryptrader scam.

July 7, 2021

TraderFex and Blueprint Capital scams facilitated by Cryptoengine fraud campaign and BridgerPay

Luckily, an email enlightens us that we could make a lot of money with Facebook Formula. We click on the included link and land on the scam campaign CryptoEngine. Those who register there because they are promised quick money via crypto are automatically directed to the scams Blueprint Capital and TraderFex and end up on the cashier pages of both scams. Both scams are allegedly operated via St. Vincent and the Grenadines, but no operators are provided. As a payment processor, we have once again discovered VISA partner BridgerPay.

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July 2, 2021

ProfitsTrade Broker scam facilitated by Bitcoin Profit Fraud campaign and RocketBit

Busy Friday! Today, the scam scene in Cyprus seems to be very active in the cyberfinance space. Emails are arriving almost by the minute, promising quick money and wealth. Those who click on the links are led to scam campaigns like CryptoEngine or Bitcoin Profit. The latter currently facilitated the broker scam ProfitsTrade (www.profitstrade.com), supposedly operated by ProfitsTrade Ltd in the Commonwealth of Dominica. We have discovered RocketBit for crypto payments as payment processors.

July 2, 2021

ActivTradee scam facilitated by CryptoEngine fraud campaign and BridgerPay

We once again received an email via Google Slides this morning that leads us to the CryptoEngine scam campaign (https://en.cryptoengine.we-trck.com). Anyone who registers there today..

April 27, 2021

Daily Affiliate Warning – Fake CryptoEngine promotes CoinsTrades scam facilitated by BridgerPay

Today, an incoming junk email promises us that we won't have to worry about money problems anymore. It leads us to a fake article in a major German newspaper cheering about the CryptoEngine, allegedly operated by Facebook, with which one could earn up to $2900 per day. Invented by Mark Zuckerberg. Sure thing, right? Who then actually wants to sign up ends up at the broker scam CoinsTrades (www.coinstrades.com).

Former Lebanon Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh Charged with Financial Crimes

It was a long-expected move. The powerful former Lebanon Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh has been arrested and charged with embezzling $42 million in public funds, part of a broader $110 million fraud case. His detention comes amid ongoing domestic and international investigations into financial misconduct during his controversial three-decade tenure. In 2022, the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) froze assets worth €120 million tied to Salame.

Prosecuted Telegram CEO Durov Challenges Personal Liability for Platform Misuse!

The prosecuted Telegram CEO Pavel Durov argues that holding CEOs personally liable for platform misuse is an outdated practice that threatens innovation. Following his Paris arrest, Durov emphasized that platforms like Telegram must adapt to rapid growth, but outdated liability standards should not stifle progress. His case highlights the ongoing debate about balancing innovation, privacy, and regulation in the tech world.

U.S. Regulator CFTC Lost Court Case Against Kalshi Legal Battle Over Election Bets!

KalshiEx is a U.S.-based prediction market platform that sought to offer trading in derivatives contracts based on the outcomes of Congressional elections, which the CFTC prohibited. KalshiEx challenged the regulator's decision in court and won, opening the door for election-based derivatives markets in the U.S. However, the CFTC is seeking a temporary stay.

Germany: Accomplices in Fraudulent Cyber Trading Platforms Charged by Karlsruhe Prosecutor!

The Baden-Württemberg Cybercrime Center in Germany has announced that it charged three suspects linked to an international fraud scheme that cost over 820 victims more than €5 million. The case marks a significant step in combating organized cyber trading fraud but underscores the growing complexity of such operations that often rely on an international division of labor.

Influencers

Influencers and Financial Crimes: A Short Guideline and a Request for Whistleblower Information!

Recently, the influencer industry has come under increased scrutiny from regulatory bodies worldwide. The case of Turkish influencers Dilan Polat and Engin Polat, facing $30 million money laundering charges and allegations of operating an illegal betting ring, perfectly demonstrates the potential legal risks in this sector. This high-profile case has prompted authorities to investigate hundreds of other influencers for potential financial crimes.