1. Identify the subject
Write down the exact name, spelling, website and any company name the service claims to use.
CF/OSINT Educational OSINT project · Ireland
Follow the signal back to the public source.
Cronaca Faro is a free, non-commercial OSINT learning desk for Ireland. Start with a name or domain, then work outward to official registers, public warnings and primary-source guidance before drawing conclusions.
Public sources firstFree educational useIreland-focused guidance
No automatic verdict. No paid placement. No investment recommendation.
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WHAT THIS IS
A research trail, not a rating
Cronaca Faro treats OSINT as a traceable research trail built from information already open to the public. The aim is to identify the subject, reach the original record, compare what is claimed with what is documented, and keep gaps visible instead of turning them into a score.
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RESEARCH ROUTE
Four moves from a name to evidence
2. Check official records
Use the Central Bank of Ireland registers for regulated financial providers and the CRO for Irish company or business-name records.
3. Compare warnings and claims
Check Central Bank warning notices and independent public guidance from Irish consumer and law-enforcement bodies.
4. Record limits
A missing warning is not proof of safety. A matching name is not proof that two websites belong to the same operator.
OFFICIAL SOURCE DESK
The Irish source desk
Each link goes to the original public body or service so the research can be repeated independently. Cronaca Faro does not act for, represent or receive endorsement from these organisations.
Central Bank of Ireland Registers
Search registers of financial service providers and schemes listed by the Central Bank of Ireland.
Central Bank warning notices
Review published warning notices about unauthorised firms. The absence of a warning does not prove a firm is authorised.
Companies Registration Office (CRO)
Search Irish companies, limited partnerships and business names using the official CRO service.
CCPC investment-scam guidance
Consumer guidance on common investment-scam warning signs and how to protect yourself.
An Garda Síochána fraud advice
Official crime-prevention advice on investment fraud and what to do if you suspect a scam.
Citizens Information
Public guidance on scams, fraud and consumer rights in Ireland.
BOUNDARIES
What this project can and cannot do
CAN
It can help you find the right public source, structure questions, compare names and record what a source actually says.
CANNOT
It cannot certify a platform, guarantee authenticity, predict investment outcomes, replace legal advice or tell you whether to invest.
FREE RESEARCH GUIDANCE
Want a second pair of eyes on your research plan?
Request a free educational consultation. We can help you decide which official sources to review and which questions to ask before making a more considered decision. We do not provide financial, legal or investment advice.
FAQ
Common questions
01Is Cronaca Faro a commercial service?
No. The project is presented as a non-commercial educational resource. Consultations offered through this site are free.
02Does a search result prove a platform is legitimate?
No. Public records can confirm specific facts, but legitimacy, safety and future conduct cannot be guaranteed from one search.
03Why use official sources first?
Primary sources let you see what a regulator, registry or public authority actually published instead of relying on a copied summary.
04Do you sell leads to financial companies?
No paid placement or brokerage relationship is presented on this site. The consultation form is for educational research guidance.