The Autoriteit Financiële Markten (AFM), the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets, has warned consumers not to engage with investment offers from PO Trade, Luctra and Succes Stuurore.

The regulator communicated the warning in a recent post on X, urging consumers to remain alert to potential scams. The AFM post is available at https://x.com/AutoriteitFM/status/2080341174531879056. A related short link cited by the source is

AFM Issues Consumer Warning

The warning, listed with an effective date of July 23, 2026, forms part of the AFM's broader consumer-protection work in financial markets. The regulator said consumers should avoid the named investment offers and be vigilant when approached with similar proposals. Consumers in the Netherlands can verify whether a firm holds a required AFM licence through the regulator's public financial service providers register, a tool the AFM routinely directs individuals to consult before transferring funds.

The alert comes as regulators continue to scrutinize investment schemes associated with the wider cryptocurrency and digital-asset sector. Authorities have repeatedly highlighted risks linked to fraudulent offers, misleading promotions and unlicensed investment services. The AFM coordinates with peer regulators across the European Union through frameworks supported by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), enabling cross-border information sharing when unauthorized firms target investors in multiple member states.

The AFM's message underscores the importance of checking the legitimacy of investment providers before committing funds. Under the Dutch Financial Supervision Act (Wet op het financieel toezicht, Wft), firms offering investment services in the Netherlands must hold an AFM licence or operate under a valid European passport. The regulator's consumer warnings are intended to help individuals identify potentially unsafe offers and reduce exposure to fraud.

Role of the Dutch Regulator

The Autoriteit Financiële Markten supervises financial markets in the Netherlands and is responsible for promoting fair and transparent market conduct. Its remit includes oversight aimed at protecting consumers and supporting the integrity of the financial system.

As cryptocurrency-related products and digital-asset investment offers have expanded, the AFM has increasingly focused on informing consumers about risks that may arise when dealing with unfamiliar platforms, online promoters or entities that are not properly authorized. The AFM's warning list, maintained on its website, publicly names entities it has identified as operating without required authorisation, providing a reference point for consumers evaluating unfamiliar solicitations.

Continued Focus on Scam Risks

The warning against PO Trade, Luctra and Succes Stuurore adds to ongoing regulatory efforts to address scams in the investment market. Consumers are urged to verify investment offers through reliable sources and to be cautious when presented with opportunities that appear unclear or difficult to validate.

Further regulatory communications from the AFM may provide additional information on consumer alerts and enforcement priorities. For now, the regulator's notice serves as a reminder that investors should confirm whether a provider is legitimate before engaging with any investment offer.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.