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Watchlist entry · hcob-uk (clone of FCA authorised firm)
Cryptoblackbird tracks brokers and platforms that surface on regulator warning lists and in victim reports. hcob-uk (clone of FCA authorised firm) is one of them. Below is our review of the operator and guidance for recovering money already paid in.
What the record shows
hcob-uk (clone of FCA authorised firm) has been flagged as a fake broker/platform by IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). reported 2021-05-28. 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
- 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.
What to do next
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