Forex Club Libertex
We are investigating Forex Club Libertex for allegedly attempting to conceal critical reviews and adverse news from Google by improperly submitting copyright takedown notices. This includes potential violations such as impersonation, fraud, and perjury.
PARTIES INVOLVED : Forex Club Libertex
ALLEGATIONS : Perjury, Fraud, Impersonation
INCIDENT DATE : 23 Aug 2024
INVESTIGATED BY : Ethan Katz
TOOLS USED : Lumen, FakeDMCA, SecurityTrails
CASE NO : 9016/A/2024
CRIME TYPE : Intellectual Property Scam
PUBLISHED ON : 23 Nov 2024
Due Diligence
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What We Are Investigating?
Our firm is launching a comprehensive investigation into Forex Club Libertex over allegations that it has been suppressing critical reviews and unfavorable Google search results by fraudulently misusing DMCA takedown notices. These actions, if proven, could constitute serious legal violations—including impersonation, fraud, and perjury.
We conducted comprehensive analyses of fraudulent copyright takedown requests, meritless legal complaints, and other unlawful efforts to suppress public access to critical information. Our reporting sheds light on the prevalence and modus operandi of a structured censorship network, often funded and used by criminal enterprises, oligarchs and criminal entities seeking to manipulate public perception and bypass AML checks conducted by financial organisations.
The fake DMCA notices in this investigation appears to have been strategically deployed to remove negative content from Google search results illegally. Based on this pattern, we have reasonable grounds to infer that Forex Club Libertex - or an entity acting at its behest - is directly or indirectly complicit in this cyber crime.
In most such cases, such ops are executed by rogue, fly-by-night 'Online Reputation Management' agencies acting on behalf of their clients. If evidence establishes that the subject knowingly benefited from or facilitated this scam, it may be deemed an 'accomplice' or an 'accessory' to the crime.
What are they trying to censor
Forex Club Libertex, a subsidiary of the Forex Club Group, has faced numerous allegations, red flags, and adverse news over the years, significantly tarnishing its reputation. Here are the key issues:
1. Regulatory Violations and Bans: In 2018, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) charged Forex Club and its subsidiaries with operating illegally in the United States. The CFTC alleged that the company solicited and accepted orders from U.S. customers without being registered as a futures commission merchant. This led to a permanent ban from operating in the U.S. market.
2. Misleading Advertising: Forex Club Libertex has been accused of misleading advertising, promising high returns with minimal risk. Such practices are often associated with fraudulent schemes, leading to significant financial losses for inexperienced investors.
3. Customer Complaints: Numerous customer complaints have been filed against Forex Club Libertex, alleging unethical practices such as refusal to process withdrawals, manipulation of trading platforms, and aggressive sales tactics. These complaints have been documented on various financial forums and regulatory websites.
4. Cybersecurity Concerns: There have been allegations of Forex Club Libertex engaging in unethical cybersecurity practices, including hacking and data breaches to silence critics and remove damaging content. Such actions, if proven, would constitute serious cyber crimes.
5. Legal Actions and Fines: The company has faced legal actions and fines in multiple jurisdictions. For instance, in Russia, the Central Bank revoked Forex Club’s license in 2018 due to violations of securities laws. This was a significant blow to the company’s credibility.
Reputation Damage and Motivation for Cyber Crimes:
The cumulative effect of these allegations has severely damaged Forex Club Libertex’s reputation. Regulatory bans and legal actions undermine trust, while customer complaints and misleading advertising paint a picture of a company prioritizing profit over ethical conduct. The adverse news and regulatory scrutiny make it difficult for the company to attract and retain clients, impacting its bottom line.
Given the high stakes, Forex Club Libertex might be motivated to engage in cyber crimes to remove damaging information. By hacking into websites, social media accounts, or databases, the company could delete negative reviews, complaints, and adverse news articles. Such actions would temporarily improve its online reputation, making it easier to attract new clients and maintain existing ones. However, these actions are illegal and unethical, potentially leading to more severe legal consequences if uncovered.
In conclusion, Forex Club Libertex’s history of regulatory violations, customer complaints, and unethical practices has significantly harmed its reputation. The company’s potential motivation to commit cyber crimes to remove damaging information underscores the lengths to which it might go to protect its image and financial interests. However, such actions would only exacerbate its legal and ethical challenges, further eroding trust in the long term.
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/44030775
- August 23, 2024
- ContentCrafters
- https://www.forexfraud.com/forex-broker-reviews/libertex/
- https://brokerchooser.com/safety/forex-club-libertex-broker-safe-or-scam
Evidence Box
Evidence and relevant screenshots related to our investigation
Targeted Content and Red Flags
forexpeacearmycom
Libertex review: Regulations, Platforms, Trading Instruments and Broker Ratings.
- Adverse News
About the Author
The author is affiliated with Harvard University and serves as a researcher at both Lumen and FakeDMCA.com. In his personal capacity, he and his team have been actively investigating and reporting on organized crime related to fraudulent copyright takedown schemes. Additionally, his team provides advisory services to major law firms and is frequently consulted on matters pertaining to intellectual property law.
He can be reached at [email protected] directly.
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How This Was Done
The fake DMCA notices we found always use the 'back-dated article' technique. With this technique, the wrongful notice sender (or copier) creates a copy of a 'true original' article and back-dates it, creating a 'fake original' article (a copy of the true original) that, at first glance, appears to have been published before the true original
What Happens Next?
The fake DMCA notices we found always use the 'back-dated article' technique. With this technique, the wrongful notice sender (or copier) creates a copy of a 'true original' article and back-dates it, creating a 'fake original' article (a copy of the true original) that, at first glance, appears to have been published before the true original.
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Clara Bowman
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So they got banned in the U.S. and still tryna act legit?? 🚩🚩 total scam vibes.
Theo Matthews
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Tried their platform once, worst mistake ever! Manipulated trades, fake profits, and when I tried to cash out, my account was ‘under review’ for weeks. These guys are straight up robbing people and getting away with it.
Rocco Wilson
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Bro, I actually used this platform and let me tell u, its a nightmare. At first everything looks smooth, profits comin in, trades seem fine. Then boom orders start laggin, spreads go crazy, and suddenly ur balance just disappears. U contact support, they either ignore u or hit u with some copy paste response. They don’t care about customers, just taking ur money!