Impersonation of Vantage Global Prime Pty Ltd (tipfinder.co)

What Is This Scam?

This scam involves fraudsters operating a deceptive website at tipfinder.co that impersonates Vantage Global Prime Pty Ltd, a legitimate Australian financial services provider. The scammers use the trusted reputation and branding of the real company to lure unsuspecting consumers into fraudulent schemes. The fake website presents itself as an "AI platform" to attract victims who may be seeking investment opportunities or financial services. By masquerading as an established, regulated financial institution, the scammers aim to gain consumer trust and potentially solicit money, personal information, or account credentials from vulnerable targets.

Who Are They Impersonating?

The legitimate company being impersonated is Vantage Global Prime Pty Ltd, an Australian financial services provider with the following credentials:

• ACN: 157768566
• AFSL: 000428901
• Official Website: https://www.vantagemarkets.com/en-au/
• Regulatory Authority: ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission) via moneysmart.gov.au

Vantage Global Prime Pty Ltd is a properly licensed and regulated financial services provider in Australia. Consumers should verify any communication claiming to be from this company by directly contacting the official website or checking the company's details through ASIC's official channels.

Evidence & Regulatory Action

This scam has been formally identified and warned against by multiple regulatory authorities. The ASIC Investor Alert List on moneysmart.gov.au specifically warns that "Impersonation of Vantage Global Prime Pty Ltd (tipfinder.co) may be impersonating an existing company, business or website." The alert was issued on 12 January 2026.

This scam has also been flagged internationally through the IOSCO International Securities & Commodities Alerts Network (I-SCAN), indicating that the threat extends beyond Australian borders. Additionally, the Dutch financial regulator AFM (Autoriteit Financiële Markten) has issued a consumer warning about this same impersonation scheme, demonstrating coordinated international regulatory action against the fraudsters.

Red Flags

• Website URL (tipfinder.co) does not match the legitimate Vantage Markets domain
• Unsolicited contact offering "new AI platform" investment opportunities
• Claims of exclusive or special investment products not advertised on the official Vantage Markets website
• Requests for personal information, financial details, or upfront payments
• Professional-looking website design used to create false legitimacy
• Official ASIC warning and international regulatory alerts about this specific domain
• Pressure to act quickly or invest immediately

What To Do If You Have Been Contacted

• Do not click any links in emails or messages directing you to tipfinder.co or similar suspicious domains
• Do not provide personal or financial information to anyone claiming to represent Vantage Global Prime Pty Ltd via unsolicited contact
• Verify independently: If you receive communication claiming to be from Vantage, contact the company directly using the official phone number or website at vantagemarkets.com/en-au
• Report the scam: Lodge a report with ASIC via moneysmart.gov.au
• Report to your bank: Contact your financial institution if you have already shared banking details
• Report to authorities: File a complaint with the Australian Cyber Crime Online Reporting Portal (ic3.gov.au equivalent) or your local law enforcement
• Monitor your accounts: Check your credit reports and bank statements for unauthorized activity