In recent years, there has been an increase in **fake IB sites** (fake cashback sites/referral sites) that illegally use the name of EBC Financial Group. Using these fake sites carries serious risks, including the leakage of personal information and the application of unfair transaction terms
### How to spot a fake IB site
#### 🚨 Beware of these sites
: – They advertise **unrealistic cashback rates** (e.g., "highest in the industry," "three times more than other companies")
– They don't clearly state operator information (company name, address, contact information)
– They lack an SSL certificate (URL starts with http://)
– There's no proof anywhere that they are an official partner of EBC Financial Group
– The displayed reviews and results are unnatural (all are highly positive, etc.)
– They ask for unnecessary personal information (credit card number, etc.) when you register
#### ✅ Characteristics of a legitimate IB site
– Information about the operating company is clearly stated
– Certified as an official IB partner of EBC Financial Group
– Realistic cashback rates
– Has an SSL certificate (https://)
– Contact information for Japanese support is available
### MoneyCharger is an authorized partner of EBC Financial Group
Money Charger (money-charger.com) is registered as an **Authorized IB Partner** of EBC Financial Group
– Cashback automatically applied with official referral link
– Terms and conditions are exactly the same as official direct registration
– Full Japanese support
– Company information is publicly available
### To avoid becoming a victim
1. Always access EBC Financial Group through the official URL (www.ebc.com) or MoneyChat's referral link.
2. Do not open links from suspicious emails or social media advertisements.
3. Before opening an account, verify the reliability of the IB site you are using.
4. If you find a suspicious site, please contact EBC Financial Group official support or MoneyChat.
### If you have used a fake website
: – Immediately contact EBC Financial Group official support and report the situation
– Change the password you used to register
– Check for any fraudulent transactions or deposits
**IMPORTANT**: To receive your cashback securely, be sure to open an EBC Financial Group account through a reliable IB site (such as MoneyChat)
