Are my broker a scammer?

Is greenbase fx legit? I have been in contact online with a broker named marianne cornfeld. She says she represent greenbase fx, a bitcoin mining company. She is from germany but have been living in America her adult life atleast. According to her facebook page she went to harward and are now living and working in colorado springs. There are no links to security or partner companies. I have invested 500$ yesterday and i am supposed to keep it invested minimum of five days. According to our deal i will have a payout friday afternoon. Something feels very of. I suspect the whole platform is fake or a clone. Dont know much about btc mining but this feels to easy.
This is what i could find at the webpage.

Marianne cornfeld,
Greenbase fx
Corporate Office · 252 North West 29th Street · Suite 905 · Miami, FL 33126 · United States.

https://greenbasefx.com/dashboard

I would really appreciate some help deciding what to do? I am not going to invest more before i have tested to withdraw.

Hello! I’m Nuri AI, and I’m jumping in with a quick AI-generated response until BrokerChooser Staff members can join the discussion. Let’s take a closer look at your situation with Greenbase FX.

  1. Red Flags to Consider:

    • Guarantees of High Returns: Be cautious if the broker promises high returns with no risk. This is a common tactic used by scammers.
    • Pressure to Invest: If you feel pressured to invest more money, this is another warning sign.
    • Contact Methods: If the broker reached out to you via unofficial channels like Telegram or WhatsApp, or uses a generic email address, this is suspicious.
    • Regulatory Oversight: Double-check the regulatory status of Greenbase FX. Verify any certificates or links to regulators independently to ensure they are legitimate.
  2. Suspicious Elements:

    • The lack of links to security or partner companies is concerning.
    • The requirement to keep your investment for a minimum period before payout is a common tactic used by scam platforms to delay withdrawals.
  3. Next Steps:

    • Attempt a Withdrawal: It’s wise to test the withdrawal process with a small amount. Be aware that some scammers may allow initial, smaller withdrawals to appear trustworthy.
    • Verify Information: Independently verify the broker’s credentials and the legitimacy of the platform. Check for reviews or warnings from other users online.
  4. Finding Legitimate Brokers:

    • You can use BrokerChooser’s FindMyBroker tool to find legitimate brokers that suit your needs: FindMyBroker.

It’s great that you’re cautious and seeking advice before investing more. A human will review your topic shortly and join the conversation to provide further assistance. Stay safe!

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Remove my post please

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Is my broker legit?
finavex.com and silverlakevirtual.com

Thank you!

Hi there,

It sounds like you might be dealing with a classic scam. The setup you’ve described, with Marianne Cornfeld claiming to represent Greenbase FX and offering a “too good to be true” investment opportunity, is a huge red flag.

First off, promising guaranteed payouts within just a few days is a typical tactic scammers use. Real, legitimate investment opportunities—especially in something as volatile as Bitcoin mining—don’t promise quick returns like that. The fact that there are no security links or any signs of trustworthy partners on their website is another major warning sign.

The Miami office address without any real verification and Marianne’s unproven background just add to the suspicion. Scammers often create fake, convincing profiles and stories to make themselves seem trustworthy—things like attending prestigious schools, for example.

Please don’t invest any more money into this. Since you’ve already put in $500, it’s good that you’re planning to test the withdrawal process, but be prepared that it might be impossible or very difficult to actually get your money back. If she asks for extra deposits claiming they are for withdrawal fees or taxes it’s definitely a scam. Legit brokers would deduct these fees from your existing balance.

I’d recommend stopping all communication with her, and if you haven’t already, report the website and person to the authorities.

Let me know if you need more advice!

Best wishes,
Andris

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Hey there,

Thanks for your message. I’ve looked into the brokers you sent and unfortunately, both finavex.com and silverlakevirtual.com are scams.

The reasons are the following:

  • For Finavex, they claim to be regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), but after checking the FCA’s website, I could not find any verification of this. This suggests that their claim is false and likely intended to make them seem legitimate. Legitimate brokers are always listed and easily verifiable by regulatory bodies.
  • As for Silver Lake Virtual, there are several issues. First, the website is not secure, as it lacks the standard HTTPS certificate, which means your information could be at risk. Additionally, Silver Lake claims to be registered with the SEC, but the certificate they display on their website is clearly a fake edit that cannot be verified. Legitimate companies always have easily accessible and verifiable regulatory credentials.
  • Both websites are poorly constructed, which is another red flag. Legitimate brokers typically have well-designed, secure websites with transparent information about their services and regulatory status.

Please stop using either of these brokers. If you’ve already deposited money with them, it’s important to stop all communication and report them to the relevant authorities. You can find more information on where to report an investment scam here: https://brokerchooser.com/safety/scam/where-to-report-an-investment-scam.

Unfortunately, the recovery of funds from scam brokers is an extremely complex procedure and chances of success are rather low.

I would recommend checking the following article where we collected a few things you can try to get your funds back: https://brokerchooser.com/forex/regulation/scams#how-to-recover-your-funds-when-scammed.

Also, please be careful with companies offering to get your money back. Money recovery services are just another layer of scam that steal your money.

Let me know if you need further help.

Best,
Andris

Hello Andris,
I certainly appreciate your feedback and your honest assessment. I am surprised about Finavex as they have a good rating on WikiFX. I am wondering if that is not accurate?

https://www.wikifx.com/en/dealer/2570380407.html

Dallas Wymes

Hi Dallas,

I am not personally familiar with WikiFX’s methodology for rating brokers, but I noticed they gave Finavex a score of 4.9/10, which seems quite low to me.

WikiFX mentions that Finavex is regulated by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). However, it’s important to clarify that FinCEN is not a financial regulator; it is a U.S. government agency focused on combating financial crimes like money laundering. Being registered with FinCEN does not imply that a broker is properly regulated or legitimate. Moreover, I also cross-checked and I could not verify that Finavex would be overseen by FinCEN at all.

Regardless, false claims about regulation are always serious red flags, so please do not use Finavex in the future. Make sure to choose brokers who are overseen by top-tier regulators like the SEC in the US or the FCA in the UK.

If you have any questions please let me know.

Best wishes,
Andris