How to Check a Broker Against FCA, ASIC and MAS Warning Lists
A step-by-step guide to verifying a forex or crypto broker against the official FCA, ASIC and MAS registers and warning lists before you deposit a single dollar.
Recovery Scams: The Second Fraud Targeting Forex and Crypto Victims
Fake ‘fund recovery’ services are a growing second scam targeting people who already lost money to brokers. Regulators including FinCEN flagged them in 2026 — how to spot them.
Deepfake Elon Musk Videos Fuel ‘Quantum AI’ Crypto Scams in 2026
Deepfake videos of Elon Musk are pushing a fake platform called ‘Quantum AI’ to lure crypto investors in 2026. How the scam works and how to avoid celebrity-endorsement fraud.
Hong Kong Investment Scam Losses Stay High at HK$1.65 Billion
Hong Kong investment scam cases fell 15% in H1 2026 but losses stayed high at HK$1.65 billion, with fraudsters posing as reps of legitimate overseas firms. How to stay safe.
Singapore Seizes S$160M from Capital Asia Investments in Laundering Probe
Singapore authorities seized over S$160 million and arrested directors of Capital Asia Investments amid a money-laundering probe linked to cross-border scam networks.
ASIC Removes 19,400 Scams as AI Deepfake Endorsements Surge
ASIC reports removing a record 19,400 online scams, up 182%, as AI deepfake videos impersonate celebrities and experts to push fake investments. What to watch for.
FCA Warning List Surge: A Wave of Cloned, Unlicensed Forex Brokers
The UK FCA has flagged a wave of highly similar unlicensed forex brokers on its Warning List. How clone-broker scams work and how to check a firm before you deposit.
Man Charged in $16 Million ‘Triangle’ Crypto Pig-Butchering Scam
A man has been charged over a ‘massive’ $16 million pig-butchering crypto scam involving a fake platform called Triangle. How the scheme worked and the lessons for investors.
FinCEN Flags ~$13 Billion in Scam-Centre Activity in 2026 Alert
FinCEN’s September 2026 alert identified nearly $13 billion in suspected illicit activity tied to overseas scam centres running pig butchering and crypto fraud. Key red flags.
Turkey Busts $3 Billion Forex Fraud Network: 191 Detained
Turkish authorities detained 191 people in a $3 billion international forex fraud investigation. What happened and how to protect yourself from large-scale broker scams.
