Austrian FMA Issues Warning About FXOptex Groups Scam Involving iPayTotal and OctaPay
Regulatory Alert on FXOptex Groups Broker Scam
The Austrian financial regulator FMA has published an investor alert concerning the fraudulent broker FXOptex Groups (www.fxoptexgroups.com), which is operated by FXOptexGroups Global Ltd. There is no further information available about individuals or related companies connected to this entity. The website states only that the company is governed by the laws of Cyprus.
Payment Processors Linked to the Scam
As seen with similar schemes, this scam also uses well-known high-risk payment facilitators. The processors associated with FXOptex Groups include:
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iPayTotal
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OctaPay
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ShefaPay
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Itez
Details on Itez
The crypto payment service Itez (www.itez.com) is managed by Estonian company DataBridge OÜ. This entity possesses one of Estonia’s easily obtainable crypto licenses. Maria Neverdinova-Rostovtseva, born October 1985, is listed as the company’s director.
Other Companies Linked to Maria Neverdinova-Rostovtseva
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Name of Company |
Role |
Country |
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DPFchip OÜ |
Director |
Estonia |
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D21Technology OÜ |
Director |
Estonia |
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CoreBlockchain Technology OÜ |
Director |
Estonia |
Maria Neverdinova-Rostovtseva appears to function as a paid Estonian (nominee) director for these firms. Despite this nominal role, she remains legally accountable for their operations, including compliance with AML/KYC regulations.
A Note to Investors
The involvement of these known high-risk payment processors should be a clear warning to any potential customers.
Report Scams and Payment Facilitators
If you encounter broker scams or suspicious payment processors, report them to protect other investors.
