Dukascopy Bank SA has warned traders and investors
after identifying 18 fraudulent websites pretending to be its official
platform.
According to the CFD broker, these clones are designed
to trick users into sharing personal information and misrepresent the bank’s
services. The move underlines the growing risk of online scams in the financial
sector.
“These websites are not controlled and do not belong
to Dukascopy Bank, Dukascopy Europe, Dukascopy Japan, or any other entity of
Dukascopy Group,” the company said in a statement. “Do not trust the
information on these sites, and never provide your personal data.”
Fraudsters Clone Dukascopy Across 18 Domains
In the latest warning, Dukascopy has identified fraudulent
domains mimicking aspects of the bank’s official website, including:
http://dukascopynet.tophttp://dukascopy-net.tophttps://dukascopy.com.cohttps://dukascopy-node.apphttps://ko-dukascopy.comhttps://dukascopy-ku.comhttps://dukascopys.cyouhttps://dukascopybank-refundbusiness.comhttps://dukascopy-bank.metasaurus.chhttps://dukascopy-bank.shotinvancouver.comhttps://dukascopy-refundapp.comhttps://digitaldukascopy.inhttps://dukascopygroupltd.comhttps://dukascopys.cfdhttps://dukascop.cyouhttps://dukascops.sbshttps://dukascop.picshttps://dukascop.my
Clone websites copy the branding, logos, and
regulatory details of legitimate firms to create the appearance of
authenticity. Their goal is to lure unsuspecting users into depositing funds or
sharing sensitive data.
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Unlike phishing emails, clone websites can appear
fully functional, with fake trading platforms or registration forms that look
genuine. This makes them particularly dangerous for retail investors.
Dukascopy’s Response
The bank is reportedly taking legal and technical measures to
shut down these fraudulent domains. While enforcement can be challenging across
multiple jurisdictions, Dukascopy has urged its users to double-check URLs, use
official links, and verify any communication claiming to be from the bank.
It is not the first time the broker has cautioned traders against such clones. Nearly two years ago, it issued a warning about a fraudulent website operating under the domain
Like in the latest warning, the firm mentioned that
the website is not under the control or ownership of Dukascopy Bank, Dukascopy
Europe, Dukascopy Japan, or any other entity within the Dukascopy Group.
Besides fighting scammers, Dukascopy maintains a strong financial performance. Last month, the company reported a
profit of CHF 3.32 million, up from CHF 19,800 in the same period of 2024. On a consolidated basis, including subsidiaries,
profit reached CHF 3.29 million, compared with CHF 80,800 a year earlier.
This article was written by Jared Kirui at www.financemagnates.com.
