WILLEMSTAD – The Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten (CBCS) has issued a public warning regarding a platform operating under the name “Curaçao Forex,” which is reportedly promoting investment opportunities through local newspapers and other channels.
According to the CBCS, “Curaçao Forex” is not licensed, registered, or supervised by the central bank.
The CBCS warned that investing with unauthorized entities can result in the loss of funds with little or no possibility of recovering the money.
In its statement, the central bank urged the public to remain cautious of investment offers that include promises of guaranteed or unusually high returns, so-called “exclusive” or limited-time opportunities, offers that appear too good to be true, or pressure to transfer money quickly.
The CBCS also advised consumers to be wary of providers that are unable to verify their licensing or registration status.
Before making any investment, the public is encouraged to verify whether a financial service provider is licensed, registered, or supervised by the CBCS through the official register of supervised institutions.
The register can be accessed through the CBCS website:
CBCS Register of Supervised Institutions
The warning comes amid growing international concerns about online investment scams, unauthorized forex trading platforms, and fraudulent financial schemes targeting consumers through social media, advertising campaigns, and online promotions.