Phone Survey Scam Leads to Fake Investments, NZ FMA Flags Multiple Fraudulent Platforms

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) of New Zealand is sounding the alarm over a scam involving unsolicited phone calls and the promotion of fraudulent investment platforms.

According to the FMA, victims have reported receiving phone calls under the guise of participating in a survey focused on confidence in the New Zealand economy. These calls are designed to harvest victims’ personal information.

Days or weeks after the initial contact, victims are called again—this time from a different phone number—and offered a “promising” investment opportunity. The scammers may present convincing and professional investment information intended to gain victims' trust.

Victims are then directed to fraudulent online trading platforms, where they are encouraged to deposit funds. These platforms are fake, operated by individuals with detailed knowledge of New Zealand’s banking systems. In some cases, victims were coached through their first “investment” steps.

No Returns, Only Fees 

When victims attempt to withdraw funds, the platforms respond with demands for “release fees” or other additional payments. However, even after paying, victims receive no returns.

Duplicate Websites 

The scheme is being operated through multiple duplicate websites. The FMA urges extreme caution when engaging with any of the websites or entities listed below. 

Platform	Website	Email	Website Page
Atadel Fund	atadelfund.com	info@atadelfund.com
Barox International	Baroxinternational.com	info@baroxinternational.com
Investment Corb	investcorb.com	support@investcorb.com
Luminary FX	luminaryfx.pro	support@luminaryfx.pro
Primo Asset Management	Primoam.com	info@primoam.com
Royal Ameris	royalameris.com	inquiry@royalameris.com

The authority reminds the public to be skeptical of unsolicited calls or surveys related to the economy or financial products. Anyone receiving such calls or messages should treat them as a potential scam.

If you suspect a website is fraudulent or have fallen victim to a financial scam, you can Submit a Complaint to BrokersView.