Scam Warning: Ficbank (ficbank.com) Flagged by Austria’s FMA and IOSCO

By Retrieve Lost Token | 09 Jul, 2026

Ficbank (ficbank.com) has been placed under regulatory scrutiny after Austria’s financial watchdog issued an official warning against concluding transactions with the provider.

The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) published its warning on 6 May 2026. The regulator states that Ficbank is not authorised to carry out banking transactions in Austria that require a licence.

Ficbank also appears through the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) International Securities & Commodities Alerts Network (I-SCAN), extending the visibility of the regulatory warning beyond Austria.


What the Austrian FMA Says About Ficbank

The warning issued by the Austrian financial regulator is direct: Ficbank does not hold the authorisation required to conduct certain banking activities in Austria.

The regulator published the following identifying information:

Name

  • Ficbank

Website

  • https://ficbank.com/

Email Address

  • info@ficbank.com

Telephone Number

  • +1 438 448 3769

Apparent Registered Office

  • Canada

According to the Financial Market Authority Austria (FMA), Ficbank is not authorised to conduct deposit-taking business in Austria that requires a licence.


Why a Banking Warning Deserves Particular Attention

The use of the word “bank” in a company name or website address can create a strong impression of legitimacy. For consumers, it may suggest that the business is licensed, supervised and subject to financial safeguards.

That assumption should never be made without verification.

Banking activities are heavily regulated. Businesses that accept deposits or offer regulated financial services generally require specific authorisation from the appropriate financial authorities.

In the case of Ficbank, the Austrian FMA has publicly stated that the provider does not hold the required authorisation for the banking activity identified in its warning.


Ficbank Also Appears Through IOSCO I-SCAN

The regulatory record is not limited to the FMA website.

Ficbank is also listed through the IOSCO International Securities & Commodities Alerts Network (I-SCAN).

IOSCO explains that I-SCAN contains alerts submitted voluntarily by member regulators about firms that are not authorised to provide investment services in the jurisdiction issuing the warning, as well as other regulatory and investor-protection alerts.

The Ficbank listing allows investors researching the provider to find the Austrian regulatory action through an international warning network rather than relying solely on the company’s own representations. [oai_citation:1‡iosco.org](https://www.iosco.org/i-scan/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)


Already Sent Money to Ficbank?

Many people begin researching a financial provider only after money has already been transferred, or difficulties have arisen.

If you have deposited money with Ficbank, avoid sending additional funds until you have independently reviewed the regulatory warning and verified any further payment request.

Be particularly cautious about demands for money described as:

  • Withdrawal charges.
  • Account activation fees.
  • Taxes required before funds can be released.
  • Compliance or verification payments.
  • Insurance charges.
  • Transfer fees.
  • Payments required to unlock or reactivate an account.

Any demand for further funds should be independently investigated before another transaction is made.


Preserve Every Available Record

If you are experiencing difficulties recovering money, preserving evidence can be an important first step.

Keep copies of:

  • Bank transfer receipts.
  • Debit or credit card payment records.
  • Cryptocurrency wallet addresses and transaction hashes, where applicable.
  • Emails from Ficbank representatives.
  • WhatsApp, Telegram and other chat conversations.
  • Telephone numbers used to contact you.
  • Account statements and screenshots.
  • Withdrawal requests.
  • Requests for additional payments.

Do not delete communications simply because they appear unimportant. Contact details, payment instructions and transaction records may help establish a clearer timeline of events.


Investigate Ficbank Beyond Its Own Website

Anyone researching Ficbank should compare the provider’s claims with official regulatory information and independent online resources.

Independent research is particularly important when a provider presents itself as a bank or financial institution. A professional website, company name, or online account dashboard should never replace confirmation through official regulatory records.


Final Assessment

The regulatory position concerning Ficbank (ficbank.com) deserves serious attention.

The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) has warned against concluding transactions with the provider and states that Ficbank does not hold the authorisation required for the banking activity identified in its notice.

Ficbank also appears through the IOSCO International Securities & Commodities Alerts Network (I-SCAN).

Anyone who has already transferred funds should carefully review the regulatory information, preserve all available evidence and avoid sending additional payments without independent verification.


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Disclaimer

This article is based on publicly available information released by the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA), information published through the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) I-SCAN, and publicly available consumer and educational resources. It is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as legal, financial, or investment advice.