Warnings and alerts

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1. 18 December 2023

   Laxco Group – Suspected scam

   We recommend caution when dealing with Laxco Group and its website www.laxco-group.com. The Laxco Group website claims it is a regulated financial service provider in New Zealand, however it is not a listed on the Companies Register or the Financial Service Providers Register.

2. 14 December 2023

   Allied Holding Global – Imposter website

   The FMA recommends caution when dealing with Allied Holding Global. We are aware of an investor being unable to recover money invested through its website alliedholdinglobal.com.

3. 14 December 2023

   Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission – Imposter websites

   Imposter website alert: Cypress Securities Exchange Commission (CySEC) has warned that its website has been copied and scammers are impersonating its officials in a complex “recovery” scam.

4. 13 December 2023

   Co-operative Bank – Fake term deposits

   A scam offering fake term deposits using the name of Co-operative Bank is targeting New Zealanders.

5. 13 December 2023

   Bronte FX - Imposter website

   We recommend caution when dealing with Bronte FX Limited and associated companies.

6. 13 December 2023

   Cato Asset Management – Imposter website

   We recommend caution when dealing with CatoAssetManagement.com. This website is falsely using the details of the registered New Zealand company Cato Asset Management Limited.

7. 13 December 2023

   Ocean Trade

   The FMA recommends caution when dealing with Ocean Trade and its twelve duplicate websites.

8. 12 December 2023

   Bank of China – Fake term deposits

   A scam offering fake term deposits using the name of Bank of China (New Zealand) is targeting New Zealanders. Scammers are sending out highly professional-looking product disclosure statements featuring Bank of China’s name, logo, address and registration details.

9. 4 December 2023

   NZ Best Rates - Comparison website harvesting investor details

   We are concerned that NZ Best Rates may be operating a scam. NZ Best Rates's website claims to offer a way to compare and find the best term deposit rates in New Zealand, while also providing information on choosing term deposits.

10. 29 November 2023

    Heartland Bank – Fake term deposits and bonds

    WARNING: A scam offering fake term deposits and bonds using the name of Heartland Bank is targeting New Zealanders.

11. 21 November 2023

    Indices Access Group – Suspected scam; unsolicited offer

    Indices Access Group has made unsolicited offer of shares to a New Zealand investor and subsequently withheld funds.

12. 21 November 2023

    OmegaMining-FX – Imposter website

    The website operated by OmegaMining-FX is falsely using the details of the legitimate New Zealand company Omega Finance Limited.

13. 20 November 2023

    CapitalvestPRO – Suspected scam

    CapitalvestPRO and its website, have the hallmarks of a scam. CapitalvestPRO advertises it is located in New Zealand and is registered in New Zealand; however, it does not appear to be registered by the New Zealand Companies Office and the stated address does not exist.

14. 2 November 2023

    Vaquita Capital – Overseas warnings, withholding investor funds

    Vaquita Capital uses a number of different names including Vaquita Fund, Vaquita Fund SLP, Vaquita Services Limited, I-Global Management and Robinson and Cooper Wealth Management.

15. 2 November 2023

    MaxTradeCap - Suspected scam

    MaxTradeCap has made false and unsubstantiated claims about being a registered and licensed financial entity in New Zealand.