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June 9, 2021

Investor Alert – Broker scam RazerMarkets with PandaTS and BridgerPay still active

On 12 March 2021, the UK FCA issued an investor warning against the RazerMarkets broker scam, allegedly operated by RazerMarkets Ltd. This company is registered in the Marshall Islands. It is a PandaTS white-label scam. As a payment processor have once again discovered BridgerPay. Behind BridgerPay Cashier, we have also discovered the Estonian crypto payment processor CryptoPayIn, operated by Navasu OÜ. Until recently, Plus Exchange was also integrated as a cryptoprocessor. The scam is still active and attacks investors in Europe.

May 14, 2021

FCA warns against RazerMarkets scam facilitated by PandaTS and BridgerPay

The UK FCA issued an investor warning against the RazerMarkets broker scam. The scam is allegedly operated by RazerMarkets Ltd, registered in the Marshall Islands. It is a PandaTS white-label scam. As a payment processor have once again discovered BridgerPay. Behind BridgerPay Cashier, we have also discovered Estonian crypto payment processor CryptoPayIn, operated by Navasu OÜ. Until recently, Plus Exchange was also integrated as a cryptoprocessor.

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February 10, 2021

CryptoPayIn – Another scam-facilitating Estonian crypto payment processor

Estonian crypto payment processors are a problem for retail investors and consumers in the EU. Especially those who have received a license to operate crypto payment services from the relevant Estonian regulator FIU. Thus, they call themselves EU-regulated payment processors on the website pretending to be a serious business. Unfortunately, many of these licensed crypto payment providers are scam hard-core facilitators and/or are related to scam operators. Most recently, we identified CryptoPayIn at the Financial Resident broker scam as a payment provider.

February 10, 2021

Investor Alert – Broker Scam Financial Resident and their payment facilitators

With Financial Resident, our whistleblowers have uncovered another broker scam that is currently active. We did not find any legal entity claiming to be the scam operator in our quick initial research. This is also basically worthless information as these are typically front companies in offshore jurisdictions such as the British Virgin Islands, Marshall Islands, or St. Virgin & the Grenadines. On the other hand, we have discovered several payment processors such as iPayTotal, and some others. Investors should stay far away from the Financial Resident scam and report information.

February 10, 2021

iPayTotal cooperates with FCA-regulated Global Payments to facilitate scams

In our research on the Financial Resident broker scam, we identified iPayTotal as one of the payment facilitators. However, when processing deposits via iPayTotal, visitors are redirected to Global Payments (www.globalpay.com), a payment processor licensed by the UK FCA. iPayTotal is one of the most notorious high-payment processors in the scammer scene. Many scammers complain that they were ripped off by iPayTotal and that funds were not transferred to them anymore. In this respect, the cooperation with a regulated FCA entity is somewhat surprising.

Financial Intelligence Hypothesis: Paul Atkins’ Potential Impact as SEC Chair Under Trump Administration

Donald Trump’s nomination of Paul Atkins as SEC Chair could radically reshape the future of the world’s leading financial regulator, driving the SEC towards a laissez-faire stance that prioritizes deregulation, reduced enforcement, and a pro-business agenda. Atkins’ tenure would likely redefine the regulatory landscape not only in the United States but globally, given the SEC’s influence over international markets.

Google Battles CFPB: Tech Giant Fights Back Against Federal Oversight in Payments Showdown

The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has placed Google Payment Corp. under federal supervision, citing concerns over its error resolution and fraud prevention processes. This decision follows nearly 300 consumer complaints alleging issues such as inadequate investigation of fraudulent charges and insufficient explanations of investigation outcomes.

Wirecard Scandal Reignites: Markus Braun’s Release Demanded Amid Espionage Revelations

In light of recent court findings across multiple jurisdictions, it has become increasingly clear that the ongoing trial of former Wirecard CEO Markus Braun may be fundamentally flawed. The crux of this issue lies in the apparent failure to fully incorporate the now-established activities of fugitive ex-COO Jan Marsalek into the proceedings. This not only jeopardizes the fairness of Braun's trial but also risks obscuring the true nature and extent of the Wirecard scandal.

TikTok Takedown: America’s Digital Iron Curtain or Silicon Valley’s Secret Weapon?

The recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has sent shockwaves through the social media industry, upholding a law that could effectively ban TikTok in the U.S. The ruling cited national security concerns. This decision marks a significant escalation in the ongoing tension between the U.S. government and Chinese-owned tech companies.

Truong My Lan: A Tycoon’s Fall from Grace and Vietnam’s $44 Billion Financial Scandal!

The dramatic downfall of Truong My Lan, one of Vietnam’s most prominent property magnates, has sent shockwaves through the country's financial and political systems. The 68-year-old former billionaire is at the center of one of the largest financial frauds in history, a scandal that has not only exposed vulnerabilities in Vietnam’s economy but has also highlighted the intricate relationship between business and politics in the country.