Impersonation of Motoro Capital Pty Ltd

What Is This Scam?

This scam involves fraudsters operating under the domain motorocapital.com and the email address [email protected], falsely presenting themselves as representatives of the legitimate Australian financial services firm Motoro Capital Pty Ltd. This type of scheme, commonly known as a "clone firm" scam, involves criminals copying the identity, branding, and credibility of a real, regulated company in order to deceive consumers into handing over money or sensitive personal information.

Typically, these scams target retail investors and individuals seeking investment opportunities. Victims are often approached through unsolicited contact, social media advertisements, or cold calls, and are directed to the fraudulent website where they are encouraged to deposit funds into fake investment accounts. Once money is transferred, it is rarely, if ever, recoverable.

Who Are They Impersonating?

The fraudsters are impersonating Motoro Capital Pty Ltd, a legitimate Australian company. The real firm is regulated and overseen by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), which operates the consumer-facing Moneysmart platform to help Australians identify and avoid financial scams.

The fraudulent operation uses the address 247 Coward St, Mascot NSW 2020, which appears to be associated with the clone firm's false presentation, as documented by the Cloned Firm Registry. Consumers should be aware that merely displaying a real address or company name does not confirm legitimacy. Always verify directly with ASIC before engaging with any financial services provider.

Evidence & Regulatory Action

This scam has been formally flagged by ASIC via the Moneysmart Investor Alert List, where it is categorised as an Imposter operation. The listing, dated 06/02/2026, can be viewed directly on the official regulatory alert page: Moneysmart Investor Alert – Impersonation of Motoro Capital Pty Ltd.

Additionally, the scam has been independently documented by Cloned Firm Registry and flagged on Investments Updates, both of which note that this entity has received a regulatory warning from ASIC. The presence of multiple independent warnings across scam monitoring platforms further confirms the serious nature of this fraudulent operation.

Red Flags

• The website motorocapital.com is not the official website of the legitimate Motoro Capital Pty Ltd.
• The operation has been officially classified as an Imposter by ASIC on the Moneysmart Investor Alert List.
• Unsolicited contact via email, phone, or social media offering investment opportunities is a common tactic used by clone firm scammers.
• Pressure to invest quickly or promises of guaranteed high returns are classic warning signs of investment fraud.
• The use of a legitimate company's name and address to falsely establish trust and credibility.
• Requests for bank transfers, cryptocurrency payments, or other non-reversible payment methods.
• Difficulty verifying the operator's credentials through official ASIC registers.

What To Do If You Have Been Contacted

If you have been approached by anyone representing motorocapital.com or the email address [email protected], take the following steps immediately:

• Do not send any money or provide personal financial details to this entity under any circumstances.
• Verify any financial services provider independently using the ASIC Moneysmart Investor Alert List and the official ASIC registers at connect.asic.gov.au.
• Report the scam to ASIC by visiting Moneysmart.gov.au or calling 1300 300 630.
• If you have already transferred funds, contact your bank or financial institution immediately to request a transaction recall and report the fraud.
• File a report with the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) via ReportCyber and with Scamwatch at scamwatch.gov.au.
• Warn friends and family, particularly those who may be seeking investment opportunities, about this fraudulent operation.