Category: Scam Brokers

The Watchlist — case files on reported broker sites.

  • Cryptosenti Watchlist: SPOROUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT GROUP, S.R.L

    A review of SPOROUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT GROUP, S.R.L places it squarely in scam-broker territory. The tells are the ones we see again and again in crypto-investment fraud.

    SIGNAL SHEET

    • Operator: SPOROUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT GROUP, S.R.L
    • Flagged by: IOSCO I-SCAN (Dominican Republic – Superintendencia del Mercado de Val
    • Status: Reported / on watchlist
    • Risk level: High

    How losses unfold

    The arc is predictable. Early wins that look effortless, gentle encouragement to add more, then a wall the moment you try to withdraw. By the time the wall appears, the balance you are staring at is a screen, not money.

    Red flags on file

    • Withdrawals are delayed, then blocked behind a ‘tax’, ‘anti-money-laundering’ or ‘fraud-score’ fee.
    • You are asked to connect a wallet, install remote-access software, or share a seed phrase.
    • The ‘account manager’ is friendly, always available, and always steering you toward another deposit.
    • A dashboard shows large, steady profits that no real market produces on demand.

    If you have already engaged

    Recovery is never guaranteed, but the odds improve the faster the money is traced and the cleaner your records are. Keep the wallet addresses, dates and amounts; avoid anyone promising a certain refund for an upfront payment.

    Were you in this case?

    If any of this matches your experience with SPOROUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT GROUP, S.R.L, our recovery team can review your case and tell you honestly what options exist.

    Start your case review →

  • Cryptosenti Watchlist: EricoTrades

    EricoTrades surfaced on our watchlist through a mix of investor reports and regulator signals. On the evidence we hold, it behaves like a scam platform engineered to take deposits and block withdrawals.

    SIGNAL SHEET

    • Operator: EricoTrades
    • Flagged by: IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority)
    • Status: Reported / on watchlist
    • Risk level: High

    How losses unfold

    The losses build quietly. Each step feels reasonable in the moment, but the whole structure is designed so the exit door is locked exactly when you reach for it.

    Red flags on file

    • Guarantees of returns, ‘insured’ funds, or ‘risk-free’ trading appear anywhere in the pitch.
    • Support goes cold or aggressive the moment you mention withdrawing.
    • Contact comes through social media, a dating app, a messaging group or a cold call.
    • Withdrawals are delayed, then blocked behind a ‘tax’, ‘anti-money-laundering’ or ‘fraud-score’ fee.

    If you have already engaged

    Save what you have and act while the trail is warm. Chain analysis and regulated-venue engagement can sometimes recover part of a loss – but only honest expectations and solid documentation make that possible.

    Were you in this case?

    Recognise this pattern from EricoTrades? Start a case review and we will look at the details with you – no guarantees, just a straight assessment.

    Start your case review →

  • Watchlist case file · Real Dirham Trade

    Watchlist case file: Real Dirham Trade. The story the front-end tells does not match the signal coming back from the chain.

    SIGNAL SHEET

    Operator Real Dirham Trade
    Public domain realdirhamtrade.com
    Reported website https://realdirhamtrade.com/
    Status FLAGGED · ON WATCHLIST
    Filed by Cryptosenti Research Desk · Brooklyn, NY

    How losses unfold

    Deposits to Real Dirham Trade most often go through pressured stablecoin transfers, customer-service wallets, or third-party payment processors that route funds away from the broker brand entirely.

    Red flags on file

    • Crypto-only on-ramp. The operator only accepts USDT, BTC, or other crypto deposits, removing every chargeback or banking-side recourse path.
    • Withdrawal friction. Funds go in cleanly; coming back out triggers a sudden cascade of fees, taxes, and verification demands.
    • Pressure to deposit. Limited-time bonuses, account upgrade tiers, and personal account managers urging larger transfers.

    If you have already engaged

    Document everything you have: wallet addresses, transaction hashes, screenshots described in text, the exact account-manager handles, and dates. The Cryptosenti desk works from this evidence.

    Open a case with the Cryptosenti Brooklyn desk. We will assess scope within one business day and tell you straight whether recovery is realistic.

    Cryptosenti never asks for your seed phrase, private keys, or exchange password. Anyone who does — even someone claiming to represent us — is running a recovery scam.

    Reach the Brooklyn desk: open a case — we read every signal that comes in.

    Were you in this case?

    If Real Dirham Trade is part of your story, the Cryptosenti desk reads every signal that comes in. One business day to a scope assessment from the Brooklyn office.

    Open a case

  • Cryptosenti Watchlist: 3smoney

    Intelligence gathered on 3smoney points to a high-risk operation. The name appears alongside classic fraud markers, and the money trail rarely leads anywhere a victim can reach.

    SIGNAL SHEET

    • Operator: 3smoney
    • Flagged by: IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority)
    • Status: Reported / on watchlist
    • Risk level: High

    How losses unfold

    The arc is predictable. Early wins that look effortless, gentle encouragement to add more, then a wall the moment you try to withdraw. By the time the wall appears, the balance you are staring at is a screen, not money.

    Red flags on file

    • You are pushed to deposit more before you can take anything out.
    • Guarantees of returns, ‘insured’ funds, or ‘risk-free’ trading appear anywhere in the pitch.
    • Support goes cold or aggressive the moment you mention withdrawing.
    • Contact comes through social media, a dating app, a messaging group or a cold call.

    If you have already engaged

    Recovery is never guaranteed, but the odds improve the faster the money is traced and the cleaner your records are. Keep the wallet addresses, dates and amounts; avoid anyone promising a certain refund for an upfront payment.

    Were you in this case?

    If 3smoney took money from you, do not face it alone. Share what happened and let our team map the realistic paths forward.

    Start your case review →

  • Cryptosenti Watchlist: Ageeon

    We opened a file on Ageeon after the same red flags kept repeating: unrealistic returns, pressure to deposit more, and withdrawals that never clear. This is the signature of an investment scam, not a real market.

    SIGNAL SHEET

    • Operator: Ageeon
    • Flagged by: IOSCO I-SCAN (Ontario – Ontario Securities Commission)
    • Status: Reported / on watchlist
    • Risk level: High

    How losses unfold

    It usually starts small. A modest deposit shows a tidy profit on a slick dashboard, someone friendly checks in, and the account ‘grows’. The numbers on screen are not backed by anything real, and the good feeling is the bait.

    Red flags on file

    • You are pushed to deposit more before you can take anything out.
    • Guarantees of returns, ‘insured’ funds, or ‘risk-free’ trading appear anywhere in the pitch.
    • Support goes cold or aggressive the moment you mention withdrawing.
    • Contact comes through social media, a dating app, a messaging group or a cold call.

    If you have already engaged

    Recovery is never guaranteed, but the odds improve the faster the money is traced and the cleaner your records are. Keep the wallet addresses, dates and amounts; avoid anyone promising a certain refund for an upfront payment.

    Were you in this case?

    Recognise this pattern from Ageeon? Start a case review and we will look at the details with you – no guarantees, just a straight assessment.

    Start your case review →

  • FinanBelt: signal report from the Cryptosenti desk

    FinanBelt now sits on the Cryptosenti Watchlist. Domain mechanics, regulator silence, and intake behavior all map to a known scam-broker signature.

    SIGNAL SHEET

    Operator FinanBelt
    Public domain finanbelt.com
    Reported website https://finanbelt.com/
    Status FLAGGED · ON WATCHLIST
    Filed by Cryptosenti Research Desk · Brooklyn, NY

    How losses unfold

    Most cases involving operators like FinanBelt share the same trajectory: modest entry, painted gains, then a wall of fees, taxes, or compliance reviews the moment a withdrawal is requested.

    Red flags on file

    • Regulator silence. FinanBelt either claims a license that cannot be cross-checked, or names a regulator that has never heard of the entity.
    • Withdrawal friction. Funds go in cleanly; coming back out triggers a sudden cascade of fees, taxes, and verification demands.
    • Opaque ownership. No verifiable corporate filing, no named principals, no auditable office address.

    If you have already engaged

    Document everything you have: wallet addresses, transaction hashes, screenshots described in text, the exact account-manager handles, and dates. The Cryptosenti desk works from this evidence.

    Preserve every artifact: chat transcripts, deposit confirmations, withdrawal denials, KYC submissions. The trace report is built from these.

    Cryptosenti never asks for your seed phrase, private keys, or exchange password. Anyone who does — even someone claiming to represent us — is running a recovery scam.

    If you suspect FinanBelt drained funds you cannot recover on your own: file a case. One business day to a scope assessment.

    Were you in this case?

    If FinanBelt is part of your story, the Cryptosenti desk reads every signal that comes in. One business day to a scope assessment from the Brooklyn office.

    Open a case

  • Cryptosenti Watchlist: AlphaTick

    Watchlist case file: AlphaTick. The story the front-end tells does not match the signal coming back from the chain.

    SIGNAL SHEET

    Operator AlphaTick
    Public domain alphatick.com
    Reported website https://www.alphatick.com/
    Status FLAGGED · ON WATCHLIST
    Filed by Cryptosenti Research Desk · Brooklyn, NY

    How losses unfold

    The Cryptosenti casebook on operators like AlphaTick reads the same way every time: bonded trust, painted profit, friction the moment money tries to come home.

    Red flags on file

    • Cloned legitimacy. Branding, language, and design lifted from real regulated brokers to inherit perceived credibility.
    • Regulator silence. AlphaTick either claims a license that cannot be cross-checked, or names a regulator that has never heard of the entity.
    • Cold contact origin. First contact through Telegram, WhatsApp, Instagram DMs, or LinkedIn — not through the operator’s own marketing funnel.

    If you have already engaged

    Open a case with the Cryptosenti Brooklyn desk. We will assess scope within one business day and tell you straight whether recovery is realistic.

    Preserve every artifact: chat transcripts, deposit confirmations, withdrawal denials, KYC submissions. The trace report is built from these.

    Cryptosenti never asks for your seed phrase, private keys, or exchange password. Anyone who does — even someone claiming to represent us — is running a recovery scam.

    If you suspect AlphaTick drained funds you cannot recover on your own: file a case. One business day to a scope assessment.

    Were you in this case?

    If AlphaTick is part of your story, the Cryptosenti desk reads every signal that comes in. One business day to a scope assessment from the Brooklyn office.

    Open a case

  • Cryptosenti Watchlist: Dalzelltrade

    Intelligence gathered on Dalzelltrade points to a high-risk operation. The name appears alongside classic fraud markers, and the money trail rarely leads anywhere a victim can reach.

    SIGNAL SHEET

    • Operator: Dalzelltrade
    • Flagged by: IOSCO I-SCAN (United States of America – Securities and Exchange Commi
    • Status: Reported / on watchlist
    • Risk level: High

    How losses unfold

    The arc is predictable. Early wins that look effortless, gentle encouragement to add more, then a wall the moment you try to withdraw. By the time the wall appears, the balance you are staring at is a screen, not money.

    Red flags on file

    • The ‘account manager’ is friendly, always available, and always steering you toward another deposit.
    • A dashboard shows large, steady profits that no real market produces on demand.
    • Registration, address and ownership details are vague, borrowed or unverifiable.
    • The company name appears on a regulator or fraud-warning list (IOSCO I-SCAN (United States of America – Securities and Exchange Commi).

    If you have already engaged

    If you engaged with this platform, treat any new ‘recovery agent’ who contacts you first with suspicion. Real help starts from your evidence and an honest assessment, not a guarantee and a fee.

    Were you in this case?

    If any of this matches your experience with Dalzelltrade, our recovery team can review your case and tell you honestly what options exist.

    Start your case review →

  • ABM Securities — Brooklyn desk case file

    ABM Securities markets aggressively, regulates ambiguously, and answers concrete questions in marketing copy. That is the operator profile.

    SIGNAL SHEET

    Operator ABM Securities
    Public domain abmsecurities-pk.com
    Reported website http://abmsecurities-pk.com/
    Status FLAGGED · ON WATCHLIST
    Filed by Cryptosenti Research Desk · Brooklyn, NY

    How losses unfold

    Deposits to ABM Securities most often go through pressured stablecoin transfers, customer-service wallets, or third-party payment processors that route funds away from the broker brand entirely.

    Red flags on file

    • Opaque ownership. No verifiable corporate filing, no named principals, no auditable office address.
    • Pressure to deposit. Limited-time bonuses, account upgrade tiers, and personal account managers urging larger transfers.
    • Engineered urgency. Live-trade rooms, expiring tier upgrades, and account managers pushing same-day deposits.

    If you have already engaged

    If you have already deposited with ABM Securities, stop sending more — even if a final fee will supposedly unlock your balance. That is the pattern that drains the rest.

    Document everything you have: wallet addresses, transaction hashes, screenshots described in text, the exact account-manager handles, and dates. The Cryptosenti desk works from this evidence.

    Cryptosenti never asks for your seed phrase, private keys, or exchange password. Anyone who does — even someone claiming to represent us — is running a recovery scam.

    Reach the Brooklyn desk: open a case — we read every signal that comes in.

    Were you in this case?

    If ABM Securities is part of your story, the Cryptosenti desk reads every signal that comes in. One business day to a scope assessment from the Brooklyn office.

    Open a case

  • Cryptosenti Watchlist: ARVIS Capital Ltd

    ARVIS Capital Ltd reached our desk through victim intake and open warning lists. Read the signals together and it reads as a fake trading platform, not a regulated firm.

    SIGNAL SHEET

    • Operator: ARVIS Capital Ltd
    • Flagged by: IOSCO I-SCAN (Brazil – Comissão de Valores Mobiliários)
    • Status: Reported / on watchlist
    • Risk level: High

    How losses unfold

    People rarely lose it all at once. They lose it in stages, each justified by a dashboard that keeps promising the withdrawal will clear as soon as the next requirement is met.

    Red flags on file

    • The ‘account manager’ is friendly, always available, and always steering you toward another deposit.
    • A dashboard shows large, steady profits that no real market produces on demand.
    • Registration, address and ownership details are vague, borrowed or unverifiable.
    • The company name appears on a regulator or fraud-warning list (IOSCO I-SCAN (Brazil – Comissão de Valores Mobiliários)).

    If you have already engaged

    The most important step now is to stop the bleed and document. Do not pay a ‘release fee’ – that is the same scam wearing a second mask. Gather your evidence and let a real team assess the trail.

    Were you in this case?

    If any of this matches your experience with ARVIS Capital Ltd, our recovery team can review your case and tell you honestly what options exist.

    Start your case review →

  • Cryptosenti Watchlist: ASTUTE BANK

    ASTUTE BANK is on the Cryptosenti watchlist. What we listen for on the chain and hear from victims lines up: this looks like a platform built to separate people from their funds.

    SIGNAL SHEET

    • Operator: ASTUTE BANK
    • Flagged by: IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority)
    • Status: Reported / on watchlist
    • Risk level: High

    How losses unfold

    Victims describe the same slide: a confident pitch, a demo that ‘works’, bigger and bigger deposits, and finally a payout that is always one more fee away. The profits were never leaving the platform.

    Red flags on file

    • You are pushed to deposit more before you can take anything out.
    • Guarantees of returns, ‘insured’ funds, or ‘risk-free’ trading appear anywhere in the pitch.
    • Support goes cold or aggressive the moment you mention withdrawing.
    • Contact comes through social media, a dating app, a messaging group or a cold call.

    If you have already engaged

    If you have already sent funds, stop sending more and preserve everything: transaction hashes, receipts, chat logs, names and links. Those records are what a recovery review actually works from.

    Were you in this case?

    If ASTUTE BANK took money from you, do not face it alone. Share what happened and let our team map the realistic paths forward.

    Start your case review →

  • Cryptosenti Watchlist: ANT Coin (antcoin.vg)

    We opened a file on ANT Coin (antcoin.vg) after the same red flags kept repeating: unrealistic returns, pressure to deposit more, and withdrawals that never clear. This is the signature of an investment scam, not a real market.

    SIGNAL SHEET

    • Operator: ANT Coin (antcoin.vg)
    • Flagged by: IOSCO I-SCAN (Australia – Australian Securities and Investments Commis
    • Status: Reported / on watchlist
    • Risk level: High

    How losses unfold

    People rarely lose it all at once. They lose it in stages, each justified by a dashboard that keeps promising the withdrawal will clear as soon as the next requirement is met.

    Red flags on file

    • You are pushed to deposit more before you can take anything out.
    • Guarantees of returns, ‘insured’ funds, or ‘risk-free’ trading appear anywhere in the pitch.
    • Support goes cold or aggressive the moment you mention withdrawing.
    • Contact comes through social media, a dating app, a messaging group or a cold call.

    If you have already engaged

    Save what you have and act while the trail is warm. Chain analysis and regulated-venue engagement can sometimes recover part of a loss – but only honest expectations and solid documentation make that possible.

    Were you in this case?

    If any of this matches your experience with ANT Coin (antcoin.vg), our recovery team can review your case and tell you honestly what options exist.

    Start your case review →