FSMA Warns Against Fake News Articles Promoting Scam Trading Platform BitKeltTrade

Belgium's Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) has issued an urgent warning to the public regarding the proliferation of fraudulent news websites that impersonate well-known Belgian and international media outlets to promote illegal trading platforms. According to the financial regulator, cybercriminals are unlawfully copying the visual branding and names of recognized news organizations such as Le Soir, La Libre, HLN, and Euronews. These fraudulent articles serve as disguised advertisements created solely to trick readers into submitting contact information, after which they are targeted directly by scam trading operations. To increase credibility, the scammers fabricate statements and endorsements from prominent Belgian figures, claiming that these celebrities generated wealth through automated trading platforms. The fake reports frequently describe fictitious incidents or arguments occurring during television talk shows or televised interviews, where a guest allegedly leaks a secret trading method. Furthermore, the fraudsters attempt to reassure victims by falsely claiming that the promoted trading schemes comply with Belgian financial regulations and hold authorization from the FSMA or the National Bank of Belgium (BNB). The deceptive articles are typically paired with doctored photographs and fabricated show transcripts. The FSMA has specifically identified the fraudulent trading platform operating as BitKeltTrade via the website https://www.bitkelttrade.com. In connection with this operation, the regulator has exposed multiple fake news and redirect domains funneling traffic to BitKeltTrade, including: - https://glowrift.ink - https://mizinlolom.cyou - https://mofnvexa.cyou - https://radolovbelogor.click - https://vworlix.cyou - https://yogrvexa.cyou The regulator stresses that the presence of recognized corporate logos or public figures on a website provides no guarantee of legitimacy. Investors are strongly advised to verify that any financial service provider holds proper regulatory authorization before depositing funds and to remain vigilant against unrealistic profit promises.