We plot every flagged operation on the same network map, and Ocean Trade sits in a cluster our team knows well – a polished front, a scripted onboarding, and a warning record behind it.
The warning on the record
On 13 December 2023, the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) issued a warning that Ocean Trade and its twelve duplicate websites falsely claimed to be registered financial service providers. You may visit: https://www.fma.govt.nz/library/warnings-and-alerts/ocean-trade/
Red flags on the map
- No verifiable licence for the jurisdictions it targets
- Withdrawal friction: new fees or conditions appear at cash-out time
- Aggressive outreach through social platforms and messaging apps
- Dashboard balances that cannot be verified on-chain
If you have funds with Ocean Trade
Stop sending money immediately – especially any payment framed as a tax, unlock fee, or verification deposit. Preserve everything: transaction hashes, wallet addresses, receipts, chat logs and emails. The paper trail is what a recovery review runs on.
Cointiverse can chart where the funds moved and give you an honest read on whether a realistic path exists. Start a confidential case review – there is no obligation, and the first assessment is free.