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BaFin: Beware of These Unauthorized Clones of Pepperstone, CMC Markets, and ActivTrades
The German financial regulator Bafin has issued a warning about online trading platforms masquerading under the catchy slogan "Your Time to Shine!" These platforms, which are clones of popular trading platforms Pepperstone, Cmc-market, and Activtrades, are reportedly offering financial and investment services without proper authorization. According to the regulator, the clone entities utilize the same structural and textual design across their websites, each falsely claiming affiliation with legitimate investment institutions. This fraudulent activity involves identity theft, targeting reputable licensed investment ... (full story)