Tokyo-based online brokerage Monex Group is warning the public of a number of websites abusing its credentials. Such websites are known as clones.

The entities behind clone websites often abuse the details (name, logo, addresses, etc) of an authorized company in order to defraud the public. Monex is warning of several spoofing websites using its logo and company name.

Monex’s statement can be read below:

“We are currently receiving several reports of spoof websites using Monex Group logo and company name. The websites using the following domains are detected an not operated by our group. Please be careful not to access any suspicious services/websites or enter any of your personal information.

• Monexcrypto.co
• Monexcrypto.net
• monexcrypto.me”