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Flagged crypto operators tracked by the Operations Desk.

  • LionOTC Pte Ltd: case file from our team

    The Cryptoblackbird investigations desk logs operators that behave like investment fraud rather than legitimate brokerages. LionOTC Pte Ltd fits that pattern. What follows is our case summary and the recovery path we recommend.

    Reported activity

    LionOTC Pte Ltd has been flagged as a fake broker/platform by IOSCO I-SCAN (Singapore – Monetary Authority of Singapore). reported 2026-03-30. Jurisdiction: Singapore. It appears on an official regulator or fraud-warning list, which is a strong indicator of a scam operation. Treat any contact from this entity with caution. Reference: https://www.iosco.org/i-scan/

    Red flags our analysts noted

    • A dashboard shows fast, unrealistic profits to encourage larger and larger deposits, while the underlying funds are never actually invested.
    • Support goes quiet, contact numbers stop working, or the website disappears once a withdrawal is requested.
    • New deposits are requested through crypto, wire, or gift cards — channels that are hard to reverse once funds leave your account.
    • Account managers apply pressure — urgency, bonuses, or threats of “losing your position” — to keep you paying in.

    What to do next

    Gather everything you can: transaction records, wallet addresses, deposit receipts, and any messages with the platform’s representatives. This evidence is what makes a recovery effort actionable, and it is the first thing our team reviews.

    Do not pay any further “fees” to withdraw. If LionOTC Pte Ltd is demanding more money before releasing your funds, that demand is itself the strongest confirmation of the fraud. Our analysts can review your case and lay out the realistic next steps.

    Believe you have been affected by LionOTC Pte Ltd? Open a case with the Cryptoblackbird recovery team — we will review the details and reach out to you directly. Start your case review.

  • Springholtmarket: case file from our team

    Cryptoblackbird tracks brokers and platforms that surface on regulator warning lists and in victim reports. Springholtmarket is one of them. Below is our review of the operator and guidance for recovering money already paid in.

    Reported activity

    Springholtmarket has been flagged as a fake broker/platform by IOSCO I-SCAN (Greece – Hellenic Capital Market Commission). reported 2025-07-10. Jurisdiction: Greece. It appears on an official regulator or fraud-warning list, which is a strong indicator of a scam operation. Treat any contact from this entity with caution. Reference: https://www.iosco.org/i-scan/

    How this operation typically works

    • A dashboard shows fast, unrealistic profits to encourage larger and larger deposits, while the underlying funds are never actually invested.
    • Support goes quiet, contact numbers stop working, or the website disappears once a withdrawal is requested.
    • New deposits are requested through crypto, wire, or gift cards — channels that are hard to reverse once funds leave your account.
    • Account managers apply pressure — urgency, bonuses, or threats of “losing your position” — to keep you paying in.

    Recovering funds sent to Springholtmarket

    Acting quickly matters. The sooner a case is opened, the more options exist for tracing funds and engaging the right institutions. Stop any further payments immediately — additional “release” or “tax” fees are part of the same scheme and will not free your balance.

    Gather everything you can: transaction records, wallet addresses, deposit receipts, and any messages with the platform’s representatives. This evidence is what makes a recovery effort actionable, and it is the first thing our team reviews.

    Believe you have been affected by Springholtmarket? Open a case with the Cryptoblackbird recovery team — we will review the details and reach out to you directly. Start your case review.

  • Case file: Htpqex

    Htpqex caught our team’s attention for a familiar reason: the operation shows the hallmarks of an unlicensed platform built to take deposits rather than return them. Here is what the Cryptoblackbird desk has on file.

    What the record shows

    Htpqex has been flagged as a fake broker/platform by IOSCO I-SCAN (New Zealand – Financial Markets Authority). reported 2025-11-14. Jurisdiction: New Zealand. It appears on an official regulator or fraud-warning list, which is a strong indicator of a scam operation. Treat any contact from this entity with caution. Reference: https://www.iosco.org/i-scan/

    How this operation typically works

    • Account managers apply pressure — urgency, bonuses, or threats of “losing your position” — to keep you paying in.
    • Clients are steered toward connecting a wallet, installing remote-access software, or sharing a seed phrase — none of which a legitimate broker would ever require.
    • Withdrawals stall, get delayed, or are blocked behind sudden “tax”, “insurance”, or “anti-money-laundering” fees — money you should never have to pay to access your own balance.
    • The company cannot show a verifiable licence in the jurisdiction where it solicits clients.

    Your recovery options

    Recovery is never guaranteed, but a documented, well-traced case has a materially better chance than one left to go cold. Cryptoblackbird’s team specialises in tracing crypto-based fraud and coordinating the recovery process from there.

    Acting quickly matters. The sooner a case is opened, the more options exist for tracing funds and engaging the right institutions. Stop any further payments immediately — additional “release” or “tax” fees are part of the same scheme and will not free your balance.

    Believe you have been affected by Htpqex? Open a case with the Cryptoblackbird recovery team — we will review the details and reach out to you directly. Start your case review.

  • Case file: CentralMargins (aka CentralMargins Trading Services LLC)

    CentralMargins (aka CentralMargins Trading Services LLC) caught our team’s attention for a familiar reason: the operation shows the hallmarks of an unlicensed platform built to take deposits rather than return them. Here is what the Cryptoblackbird desk has on file.

    The concern in brief

    CentralMargins (aka CentralMargins Trading Services LLC) has been flagged as a fake broker/platform by IOSCO I-SCAN (British Columbia – British Columbia Securities Commission). reported 2023-05-05. Jurisdiction: British Columbia. It appears on an official regulator or fraud-warning list, which is a strong indicator of a scam operation. Treat any contact from this entity with caution. Reference: https://www.iosco.org/i-scan/

    The pattern we see again and again

    • The brand name, address, or regulatory claims do not match any official register, and reviews describe the same withdrawal problems.
    • A dashboard shows fast, unrealistic profits to encourage larger and larger deposits, while the underlying funds are never actually invested.
    • Support goes quiet, contact numbers stop working, or the website disappears once a withdrawal is requested.
    • New deposits are requested through crypto, wire, or gift cards — channels that are hard to reverse once funds leave your account.

    Your recovery options

    Gather everything you can: transaction records, wallet addresses, deposit receipts, and any messages with the platform’s representatives. This evidence is what makes a recovery effort actionable, and it is the first thing our team reviews.

    Do not pay any further “fees” to withdraw. If CentralMargins (aka CentralMargins Trading Services LLC) is demanding more money before releasing your funds, that demand is itself the strongest confirmation of the fraud. Our analysts can review your case and lay out the realistic next steps.

    Sent money to CentralMargins (aka CentralMargins Trading Services LLC) and struggling to withdraw? Our recovery team can review your case at no obligation. Open a case and tell us what happened.

  • Case file: Bariseau Capital Management (Clone of an EEA Authorised firm)

    If you searched for Bariseau Capital Management (Clone of an EEA Authorised firm) you likely want a straight answer about whether it is safe. Based on the evidence our analysts have gathered, Bariseau Capital Management (Clone of an EEA Authorised firm) is a platform to avoid — and if you have already deposited, this page explains what to do next.

    What the record shows

    Bariseau Capital Management (Clone of an EEA Authorised firm) has been flagged as a fake broker/platform by IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). reported 2020-10-19. Jurisdiction: United Kingdom. It appears on an official regulator or fraud-warning list, which is a strong indicator of a scam operation. Treat any contact from this entity with caution. Reference: https://www.iosco.org/i-scan/

    Red flags our analysts noted

    • Account managers apply pressure — urgency, bonuses, or threats of “losing your position” — to keep you paying in.
    • Clients are steered toward connecting a wallet, installing remote-access software, or sharing a seed phrase — none of which a legitimate broker would ever require.
    • Withdrawals stall, get delayed, or are blocked behind sudden “tax”, “insurance”, or “anti-money-laundering” fees — money you should never have to pay to access your own balance.
    • The company cannot show a verifiable licence in the jurisdiction where it solicits clients.

    If you have already deposited

    Do not pay any further “fees” to withdraw. If Bariseau Capital Management (Clone of an EEA Authorised firm) is demanding more money before releasing your funds, that demand is itself the strongest confirmation of the fraud. Our analysts can review your case and lay out the realistic next steps.

    Recovery is never guaranteed, but a documented, well-traced case has a materially better chance than one left to go cold. Cryptoblackbird’s team specialises in tracing crypto-based fraud and coordinating the recovery process from there.

    Sent money to Bariseau Capital Management (Clone of an EEA Authorised firm) and struggling to withdraw? Our recovery team can review your case at no obligation. Open a case and tell us what happened.

  • Case file: CRYPTO PROSPECT

    If you searched for CRYPTO PROSPECT you likely want a straight answer about whether it is safe. Based on the evidence our analysts have gathered, CRYPTO PROSPECT is a platform to avoid — and if you have already deposited, this page explains what to do next.

    The concern in brief

    CRYPTO PROSPECT has been flagged as a fake broker/platform by IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). reported 2021-12-02. Jurisdiction: United Kingdom. It appears on an official regulator or fraud-warning list, which is a strong indicator of a scam operation. Treat any contact from this entity with caution. Reference: https://www.iosco.org/i-scan/

    Warning signs to recognise

    • The brand name, address, or regulatory claims do not match any official register, and reviews describe the same withdrawal problems.
    • A dashboard shows fast, unrealistic profits to encourage larger and larger deposits, while the underlying funds are never actually invested.
    • Support goes quiet, contact numbers stop working, or the website disappears once a withdrawal is requested.
    • New deposits are requested through crypto, wire, or gift cards — channels that are hard to reverse once funds leave your account.

    What to do next

    Recovery is never guaranteed, but a documented, well-traced case has a materially better chance than one left to go cold. Cryptoblackbird’s team specialises in tracing crypto-based fraud and coordinating the recovery process from there.

    Acting quickly matters. The sooner a case is opened, the more options exist for tracing funds and engaging the right institutions. Stop any further payments immediately — additional “release” or “tax” fees are part of the same scheme and will not free your balance.

    Believe you have been affected by CRYPTO PROSPECT? Open a case with the Cryptoblackbird recovery team — we will review the details and reach out to you directly. Start your case review.

  • Watchlist entry · Unitedbtcbank

    Our team opened a case file on Unitedbtcbank following reports and warning-list entries that point to a fraudulent brokerage. This page summarises the concerns on record and what recovery options look like for affected clients.

    What the record shows

    Unitedbtcbank has been flagged as a fake broker/platform by IOSCO I-SCAN (Spain – Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores). reported 2020-03-24. Jurisdiction: Spain. It appears on an official regulator or fraud-warning list, which is a strong indicator of a scam operation. Treat any contact from this entity with caution. Reference: https://www.iosco.org/i-scan/

    Red flags our analysts noted

    • The company cannot show a verifiable licence in the jurisdiction where it solicits clients.
    • The brand name, address, or regulatory claims do not match any official register, and reviews describe the same withdrawal problems.
    • A dashboard shows fast, unrealistic profits to encourage larger and larger deposits, while the underlying funds are never actually invested.
    • Support goes quiet, contact numbers stop working, or the website disappears once a withdrawal is requested.

    If you have already deposited

    Do not pay any further “fees” to withdraw. If Unitedbtcbank is demanding more money before releasing your funds, that demand is itself the strongest confirmation of the fraud. Our analysts can review your case and lay out the realistic next steps.

    Recovery is never guaranteed, but a documented, well-traced case has a materially better chance than one left to go cold. Cryptoblackbird’s team specialises in tracing crypto-based fraud and coordinating the recovery process from there.

    Need help recovering funds from Unitedbtcbank? Share the details with our analysts and we will map out your options. Begin your recovery case review.

  • Crespo Finance: case file from our team

    The Cryptoblackbird investigations desk logs operators that behave like investment fraud rather than legitimate brokerages. Crespo Finance fits that pattern. What follows is our case summary and the recovery path we recommend.

    Reported activity

    Crespo Finance has been flagged as a fake broker/platform by IOSCO I-SCAN (New Zealand – Financial Markets Authority). reported 2025-06-16. Jurisdiction: New Zealand. It appears on an official regulator or fraud-warning list, which is a strong indicator of a scam operation. Treat any contact from this entity with caution. Reference: https://www.iosco.org/i-scan/

    Red flags our analysts noted

    • A dashboard shows fast, unrealistic profits to encourage larger and larger deposits, while the underlying funds are never actually invested.
    • Support goes quiet, contact numbers stop working, or the website disappears once a withdrawal is requested.
    • New deposits are requested through crypto, wire, or gift cards — channels that are hard to reverse once funds leave your account.
    • Account managers apply pressure — urgency, bonuses, or threats of “losing your position” — to keep you paying in.

    What to do next

    Recovery is never guaranteed, but a documented, well-traced case has a materially better chance than one left to go cold. Cryptoblackbird’s team specialises in tracing crypto-based fraud and coordinating the recovery process from there.

    Acting quickly matters. The sooner a case is opened, the more options exist for tracing funds and engaging the right institutions. Stop any further payments immediately — additional “release” or “tax” fees are part of the same scheme and will not free your balance.

    Believe you have been affected by Crespo Finance? Open a case with the Cryptoblackbird recovery team — we will review the details and reach out to you directly. Start your case review.

  • Case file: Surgeinvestcoin

    Surgeinvestcoin caught our team’s attention for a familiar reason: the operation shows the hallmarks of an unlicensed platform built to take deposits rather than return them. Here is what the Cryptoblackbird desk has on file.

    The concern in brief

    Surgeinvestcoin has been flagged as a fake broker/platform by IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). reported 2023-02-02. Jurisdiction: United Kingdom. It appears on an official regulator or fraud-warning list, which is a strong indicator of a scam operation. Treat any contact from this entity with caution. Reference: https://www.iosco.org/i-scan/

    The pattern we see again and again

    • The brand name, address, or regulatory claims do not match any official register, and reviews describe the same withdrawal problems.
    • A dashboard shows fast, unrealistic profits to encourage larger and larger deposits, while the underlying funds are never actually invested.
    • Support goes quiet, contact numbers stop working, or the website disappears once a withdrawal is requested.
    • New deposits are requested through crypto, wire, or gift cards — channels that are hard to reverse once funds leave your account.

    Recovering funds sent to Surgeinvestcoin

    Acting quickly matters. The sooner a case is opened, the more options exist for tracing funds and engaging the right institutions. Stop any further payments immediately — additional “release” or “tax” fees are part of the same scheme and will not free your balance.

    Gather everything you can: transaction records, wallet addresses, deposit receipts, and any messages with the platform’s representatives. This evidence is what makes a recovery effort actionable, and it is the first thing our team reviews.

    Believe you have been affected by Surgeinvestcoin? Open a case with the Cryptoblackbird recovery team — we will review the details and reach out to you directly. Start your case review.

  • Trade Control — on the Cryptoblackbird Watchlist

    If you searched for Trade Control you likely want a straight answer about whether it is safe. Based on the evidence our analysts have gathered, Trade Control is a platform to avoid — and if you have already deposited, this page explains what to do next.

    Reported activity

    Trade Control has been flagged as a Recovery rooms by FSMA Belgium. FSMA warning 03/10/2024. Jurisdiction: BE. It appears on an official regulator or fraud-warning list, which is a strong indicator of a scam operation. Treat any contact from this entity with caution. Reference: https://www.fsma.be/en/warnings/companies-operating-unlawfully-in-belgium

    How this operation typically works

    • Withdrawals stall, get delayed, or are blocked behind sudden “tax”, “insurance”, or “anti-money-laundering” fees — money you should never have to pay to access your own balance.
    • The company cannot show a verifiable licence in the jurisdiction where it solicits clients.
    • The brand name, address, or regulatory claims do not match any official register, and reviews describe the same withdrawal problems.
    • A dashboard shows fast, unrealistic profits to encourage larger and larger deposits, while the underlying funds are never actually invested.

    Recovering funds sent to Trade Control

    Do not pay any further “fees” to withdraw. If Trade Control is demanding more money before releasing your funds, that demand is itself the strongest confirmation of the fraud. Our analysts can review your case and lay out the realistic next steps.

    Recovery is never guaranteed, but a documented, well-traced case has a materially better chance than one left to go cold. Cryptoblackbird’s team specialises in tracing crypto-based fraud and coordinating the recovery process from there.

    Sent money to Trade Control and struggling to withdraw? Our recovery team can review your case at no obligation. Open a case and tell us what happened.