Phishing and Fraud Awareness
.168 Capital is a private, multi-asset, real-asset infrastructure and analytics platform serving institutional, professional, qualified, and wholesale investors. Because of the nature of our business and the profile of our clients, cybercriminals may attempt to misuse the .168 Capital name, branding, or materials to carry out fraudulent schemes.
These activities may occur via fake websites, texts, emails, phone calls, messaging apps, social media accounts, or other communication channels. The objective is typically to convince victims that they are interacting with legitimate .168 Capital personnel or systems and to extract personal data, financial information, or funds.
The most common tactic is “phishing,” where a cybercriminal impersonates a trusted party and attempts to obtain confidential information such as identification details, financial account information, or login credentials.
The guidance below is intended to help you recognize and avoid fraudulent schemes that may misuse the .168 Capital identity.
Common Examples of Fraudulent Activities
1. Email or SMS (Text) Phishing
Cybercriminals may send messages that appear to come from .168 Capital to prompt you to:
click a link,
download an attachment, or
provide personal or financial information.
Messages often appear urgent or unexpected.
2. Vishing (Telephone Phishing)
A caller pretends to represent .168 Capital or another trusted institution, claiming:
your account or information is at risk,
immediate action is required, or
you must confirm identity details, bank information, or passwords.
The goal is to create pressure and extract sensitive data.
3. Job Offer / Recruitment Scams
Scammers may impersonate .168 Capital on social media, job boards, or messaging platforms by:
posting fake job advertisements,
sending unsolicited job offers,
using our name or fabricated branding in emails, documents, or profiles,
requesting sensitive documents or payments for “processing fees.”
.168 Capital will never request payment in connection with the hiring process.
Legitimate opportunities are shared through recognized professional channels and linked from https://168.capital.
4. Mobile App Scams
Scammers may create apps claiming to be official .168 Capital tools in order to:
collect personal information, or
solicit “investments” into non-existent products.
Unless explicitly listed on https://168.capital, .168 Capital does not offer consumer-facing investment, trading, or account-access apps.
Any app purporting to provide “.168 Capital investment access” should be considered suspicious.
5. Bank Transfer Scams
Scammers may contact you urgently, claiming:
funds must be moved “for safety,”
new payment details are required,
you must pay a fee to release an investment, or
a “guaranteed” or “high-yield” .168 Capital opportunity requires immediate payment.
.168 Capital will not request transfers or changes to payment instructions through unexpected email, text, or unsolicited calls.
6. Investment Scams
Scammers may misuse the .168 Capital name to offer:
“risk-free,” “guaranteed,” or unusually high returns,
access to “exclusive” .168 Capital investment products,
opportunities inconsistent with ordinary institutional investment practice.
Verify any such claims independently through our official domain:
Best Practices to Protect Yourself
1. Verify You Are Using Authorized .168 Capital Channels
Authorized Site:
Authorized email domain:
If you receive communications from any other domain or platform claiming to represent .168 Capital, treat it with caution.
To verify legitimacy, contact us directly at:
2. Read Emails Carefully
Look for:
misspellings or unusual formatting,
unexpected attachments,
links that do not point to https://168.capital,
urgent or high-pressure language.
Do not click questionable links or provide personal information in response to such messages.
3. Never Share Login Credentials
Some .168 Capital services may require secure login credentials.
.168 Capital will never ask you:
for your password,
for multifactor authentication codes, or
to “verify credentials” via email, text, or telephone.
If you receive such a request, treat it as fraudulent.
4. Avoid Suspicious Downloads
Only download files or content from https://168.capital or other verified sources.
Avoid:
unknown apps,
pop-ups,
attachments from unexpected emails.
5. Be Cautious of Unsolicited Communications
Unsolicited emails, calls, or messages requesting personal or financial information should be treated with skepticism.
Independently verify any communication by using official contact information on:
6. Be Skeptical of Wire Instruction Changes
If someone claims to represent .168 Capital and asks you to:
change wire instructions,
reroute payments,
make unexpected transfers,
do not comply.
Hang up or stop engaging and verify using independently sourced contact details.
.168 Capital does not issue last-minute or informal requests for changes to payment or wiring information.
7. Exercise Caution Regarding Job Offers
.168 Capital does not:
conduct recruiting solely via messaging apps,
request payment from candidates,
hire from unofficial accounts.
If you receive job-related communication that appears suspicious, verify via:
How to Report Fraud
If you believe you have been targeted by a fraudulent scheme involving the .168 Capital name:
Stop communicating with the suspected scammer.
Do not send money or provide additional information.
Report the incident to local authorities and, if appropriate, relevant financial institutions.
Consider filing a report with government cybercrime resources such as:
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
U.S. Postal Inspection Service (for mail-related fraud)
For general guidance on avoiding online fraud, you may consult:
Your region's resources on common fraud schemes
Investor education resources from securities regulators
.168 Capital does not control third-party websites and provides such links solely for informational purposes.
If you have questions about the legitimacy of any communication, website, or app that appears to be associated with .168 Capital, contact us immediately at:
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Email: contact@168.capital
Phone: +31(0)20-2447174
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