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.”

In this case, Dukascopy has identified fraudulent domains mimicking aspects of the bank’s official website, including:

  1. http://dukascopynet.top
  2. http://dukascopy-net.top
  3. https://dukascopy.com.co
  4. https://dukascopy-node.app
  5. https://ko-dukascopy.com
  6. https://dukascopy-ku.com
  7. https://dukascopys.cyou
  8. https://dukascopybank-refundbusiness.com
  9. https://dukascopy-bank.metasaurus.ch
  10. https://dukascopy-bank.shotinvancouver.com
  11. https://dukascopy-refundapp.com
  12. https://digitaldukascopy.in
  13. https://dukascopygroupltd.com
  14. https://dukascopys.cfd
  15. https://dukascop.cyou
  16. https://dukascops.sbs
  17. https://dukascop.pics
  18. https://dukascop.my

The Rise of Clone Scams

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.

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 taking legal and technical measures to shut down these fraudulent domains. While enforcement can be challenging across multiple jurisdictions, Dukascopy urges its users to double-check URLs, use official links, and verify any communication claiming to be from the bank.

Expect ongoing updates as this story evolves.

Source: Finance Magnates