Fake Investment Platform Reputation Laundering: Felix Markets

Description

Felix Markets, purporting to be a regulated forex broker, has been observed presenting false regulatory information and legitimizing its operations through sports sponsorship. The entity has impersonated other companies, repackaged legal materials, and made claims of geographic relevance to Australia, the UK, and Comoros. Their registration relies on a fake financial authority linked to other investment scams. Felix Markets has become the official sponsor of Levante U.D., a Spanish football team, for the 2025-26 season. The actor behind felixmarkets[.]com appears to be exploiting the legitimacy of a registered Australian company. The site's hosting and document metadata suggest possible Turkish involvement. This case highlights the evolving methods of faking legitimacy and the need for due diligence in areas susceptible to reputation laundering, such as sports sponsorships.