Vietnam Becomes New Base for Cross Border Scam Syndicates After Cambodia Crackdown
Cross border scam syndicates are constantly adapting to evade law enforcement by moving from Cambodia to Vietnam.
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Abstract:Warning list of 14 unauthorized online trading firms released by FCA dated February 03/2023.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is the regulatory body responsible for supervising financial markets in the UK. The FCA maintains a warning list of unauthorized firms and individuals who are providing financial services without its approval. The warning list is updated regularly and includes firms and individuals who are falsely claiming to be regulated by the FCA, as well as those who are engaging in fraudulent or other illegal activities. The list is intended to protect consumers from financial harm and to prevent them from falling victim to scams or fraudulent schemes.
Here is the list of newly added 14 unauthorized / warned brokers by FCA




















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