Independent Checks on Online Investment Platforms
Check whether a trading or investment website is legitimate before you send any money.
How the Process Works
Four straightforward steps take you from a suspicious website to a clear next action.
01
Search the Platform
Enter the web address of the trading or investment site you want to check. Our database of published reviews and warnings loads results instantly so you can read what others have found.
02
Read the Review
Each review covers how the site presents itself, whether it holds a valid licence, and the warning signs found during independent checks. You get a plain summary you can act on.
03
Report What Happened
If you have already sent money to a fraudulent platform, use the contact form to describe what happened. Your report is passed to independent legal advisers who specialise in these cases.
04
Get Legal Guidance
An independent legal adviser will explain how to file a formal complaint with the relevant regulator or authority. You decide whether to take that step, and there is no pressure either way.
Knowing a platform is unlicensed before you sign up can save you from a loss that no legal process can undo quickly or easily.
Editorial policy
Red Flags and Safe Signs
Warning Signs
- No verifiable licence number on the website
- Profits guaranteed in writing on the site
- Withdrawal requests met with extra fees
- Company address that does not check out
Signs of Legitimacy
- Licence verified on the regulator’s own website
- Realistic risk warnings displayed clearly
- Withdrawals processed without added conditions
- Registered address matches official records
Recent Reviews and Warnings
New fraudulent investment platforms appear every week, so this section is updated regularly.