Is DirectValue Legit? AFM Warning, Not Licensed

Savun Law & Consultancy · Updated 12 November 2026

DirectValue is a scheme that offers an online trading platform at directvalue.io and has appeared in the unauthorised investment service warnings of the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM). The record was added to our archive on 7 November 2026; on the same day True Ability, which uses the same template, also entered the warning list.

In short: DirectValue is not authorised in Türkiye by the Capital Markets Board (SPK). Platforms of this kind bring in investors who arrive through calls or adverts with a small first payment, then ask for fees at withdrawal; claiming back the money sent is legally possible.

What this article covers

The flow on DirectValue-type platforms
Domains and the sister platform
Other platforms using the same method
The legal process
Frequently asked questions

📞 The Flow on DirectValue-Type Platforms

In schemes of this kind, first contact is made through a call or an advert form from someone presenting themselves as an "investment expert".
A small first investment is requested, backed by a claim of a foreign licence.
Profits are shown on the dashboard, and pressure grows for larger amounts.
At a withdrawal request, new payments such as tax, commission or a deposit appear.

🔍 Domains and the Sister Platform

directvalue.io is the showcase site; the customer panel and the trading screen are offered on separate domains ending in "-client.io" and "-webtrader.io". The same naming and chart infrastructure is also seen on the True Ability platform at trueability.io.

🔗 Other Platforms Using the Same Method

We have reviewed similar cases that rely on a calling team, a licence claim and a withdrawal fee before:

🧭 The Process for Those Who Sent Money to DirectValue

Collecting money through a fake trading panel set up on the internet is treated as qualified fraud under Article 158/1-f of the Turkish Penal Code; authorised institutions appear in the SPK list of intermediary institutions. For bank transfers, the recall of a SWIFT transfer comes into play; on the criminal side, the SPK review and criminal complaint processTR; and for the claim itself, routes for a refund from an overseas firm.

For detailed information and legal support, you can contact Savun Law & Consultancy.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which authority issued a warning about DirectValue?

The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM); the warning is listed in IOSCO's international database.

Are DirectValue and True Ability the same team?

The two platforms use the same panel template and entered the warning list on the same day; this points to a shared infrastructure.

The person who called me spoke on behalf of DirectValue. Is that a sufficient sign?

Any institution that approaches with an investment offer is normally checked against the SPK list. DirectValue is not authorised by the Capital Markets Board (SPK).

I sent money to DirectValue. What should I do?

For detailed information and legal support, you can contact Savun Law & Consultancy.

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