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This is security warning against one of the binary options companies which operates in the UK - HeroOptions
The platform is operated by Marshall Advanced Innovation LTD. which is famous of being a boiler room. The FCA UK had issued a warning against that company on 27 April 2015 for being unregulated! This company operates another website - www.ksftrade.com which is another boiler room website that is ready to take your deposit!
How I noticed that they are scam?! Here's the story...
Today, I received a call from a lady who claimed to had found my number from her secretary. She told me that she is working with HeroOptions and she asked me to go to the website immediatele and open an account with them. When I opened the website and checked it, I refused to open any accounts and she got really angry. She told me that the company was regulated and one of the largest companies in the UK ( really?! ). She's got hundreds of happy clients who make huge money and she would risk no more than 7-8% of my money and earn for me at least 7-8% interest on top of my deposit ( she was a conservative "trader" ). She kept convincing me that the binary options are really profitable trading instruments and if I am not satisfied with the results, I could always trade Forex with them ( They really offer "trading" on forex pairs. ). She used my experience to keep convincing me that I could really benefit from their service but at some point, she was ready to give up and she wanted to transfer me to his manager who could help me in getting out of my comfort point ( I told her with which brokers I am dealing with and how many years they operate in that field ). She then managed to leave our call "for tomorrow".
Here are some key points that would help you to avoid scams:
If you already have account on these websites - HeroOptions OR www.ksftrade.com, try to withdraw anything on your account.
The platform is operated by Marshall Advanced Innovation LTD. which is famous of being a boiler room. The FCA UK had issued a warning against that company on 27 April 2015 for being unregulated! This company operates another website - www.ksftrade.com which is another boiler room website that is ready to take your deposit!
How I noticed that they are scam?! Here's the story...
Today, I received a call from a lady who claimed to had found my number from her secretary. She told me that she is working with HeroOptions and she asked me to go to the website immediatele and open an account with them. When I opened the website and checked it, I refused to open any accounts and she got really angry. She told me that the company was regulated and one of the largest companies in the UK ( really?! ). She's got hundreds of happy clients who make huge money and she would risk no more than 7-8% of my money and earn for me at least 7-8% interest on top of my deposit ( she was a conservative "trader" ). She kept convincing me that the binary options are really profitable trading instruments and if I am not satisfied with the results, I could always trade Forex with them ( They really offer "trading" on forex pairs. ). She used my experience to keep convincing me that I could really benefit from their service but at some point, she was ready to give up and she wanted to transfer me to his manager who could help me in getting out of my comfort point ( I told her with which brokers I am dealing with and how many years they operate in that field ). She then managed to leave our call "for tomorrow".
Here are some key points that would help you to avoid scams:
- Do not accept cold calls! If you were involved in a cold call, beware, this is 99% scam call. Companies keep clients' data safe and do not call to ask you to make a deposit.
- Always check the company which you are dealing with. Internet reviews, regulator's official page, company houses...You should know anything about that company. Beware of "cloned companies", always check company's name twice and look for ANY difference like small and capital caps. It is important!
- Do not process your deposit when someone asks you! These are your money and it is up to you to decide whether to invest or not! Such decision should be taken after careful analysis of benefits, company details, reviews, scam reports, regulators warnings etc.
- Do not leave anyone to trade on your behalf. If you do so, ask for his/her license. The person should be licensed and authorised to trade from your behalf.
- Do not follow signals that come from the same company you are currently trading with. If an account manager has offered you such service, use it with caution!!!
- Do not believe on stories like "We got your number from our secretary", "You had account with another company, I was your account manager but I left that company and I am currently working with another so I would like to offer you new conditions bla-bla-bla"
If you already have account on these websites - HeroOptions OR www.ksftrade.com, try to withdraw anything on your account.