BaFin flags marsh-ltd(.)com for suspected identity theft
BaFin has cautioned the public about marsh-ltd(.)com, a site offering financial, securities and crypto-asset services in Germany without authorization. The operators pose as Marsh Securities Limited of London and cite a UK registration number tied to a different firm, Marsh Securities (UK) Limited. BaFin believes the firm's identity has been misused.
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What does it mean?
A website is pretending to be a London investment company by using another real company's registration number. BaFin says the site has no permission to offer investment or crypto services in Germany, so people should avoid sending it money or personal data.
Who is affected?
People in Germany considering investing or trading crypto through this site, and Marsh Securities (UK) Limited, whose identity is being used without its involvement.