Investment traps: why it is worth checking projects before investing money

Media and social networks are once again circulating stories of investors who have encountered problems in international forex projects. In particular, we are talking about Blackthorn Finance and NSFX, which, after rebranding, now operate under the names Alchemy Markets and Xoala.

Such cases remind us once again that loud promises do not equal reliability. The Commission works systematically to ensure investor protection and warns of risks in advance. We would like to remind you that:
● In May 2024, investors were informed about the dubious nature of the NSFX project.
● In April 2025, it was pointed out that NSBroker was dubious.

Both projects are managed by Alchemy Markets Ltd and are put by the Commission on the list of SCAM projects. In total, there are already 460 investment initiatives with signs of fraud or violation of the law on the list. The current list is available on the Commission’s official website in the section “Investor Protection.”

Worth noting that these projects also appear on the International Organization of Securities Commission’s (IOSCO) lists of questionable companies. When it comes to international investments, use data from both national and international regulators. You can find more information at this link.

Remember key warning signs:
● lack of licenses and transparent information about owners;
● no official confirmation of activities;
● lack of regulatory oversight;
● aggressive and manipulative advertising;
● promises of exorbitant profits without mentioning the risks.

These signs are explained in more detail in the Commission’s infographic. We urge investors not to ignore these warnings and to choose only reliable investment projects.