Retiree loses over RM337,000 in Facebook investment scam
Authorities warn public to verify financial transactions as pensioner duped by fake online investment
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Abstract:A newly added list of unauthorized firms was released by the FCA to warn the public not to invest due to a lack of necessary authorization to conduct financial transactions or investments.

Forex scams are schemes that rob traders of their money by fraudulently promising huge returns on investments, manipulating software to make losing trades, and falsely identifying themselves as registered organizations. These frauds may take numerous forms and be carried out by individuals, businesses, or even whole nations.
The “boiler room” scam, in which high-pressure salesmen attempt to entice traders to register accounts and make significant deposits by promising unrealistic profits and employing high-pressure methods to encourage the trader to make a hasty decision, is a popular kind of forex fraud. These frauds often target rookie traders who may lack market knowledge and are unfamiliar with the hazards.
The “managed account” fraud is another kind of scam in which a corporation promises to trade a trader's account on their behalf, promising huge returns in exchange for a modest initial payment or a share of the earnings. In many circumstances, the trader's money is lost since the account is not traded as promised.
Forex scams may also be conducted by businesses that fraudulently claim to be licensed and regulated when they are not. Scams also include signal-selling schemes, auto-trading robots, and any other sort of trading that lacks a solid approach.
WikiFX has been exposing scam brokers released by the FCA to warn investors not to invest because they lacked the necessary authorization to conduct financial transactions or investments.
List of newly added unauthorized firms
247LEGACYMARKET

WEALTHMATIX

EARNSMARTLYFOREX

BIGBLUE FX

CAPITALSINVESTMENT.UK

TESLAFXSTOCK-TRADING

GOLDBRICK INVESTMENT CAPITAL

BINARY-FX.TRADE

ISI INVESTMENT ADVISORY LTD

CA-CIB CORPORATE (CLONE OF FCA AUTHORISED FIRM)

Final Word
Before depositing any funds, traders should do their due diligence and study any company or person with whom they are contemplating doing business. It's also a good idea to check with regulatory agencies like the NFA, CFTC, and FCA to verify whether a broker is registered and if he or she has any criminal records or has been fined.
Furthermore, be cautious of claims of quick money or instant fortune, and be aware of anybody who offers unrealistic returns. If something seems to be too good to be true, it most often is.
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Authorities warn public to verify financial transactions as pensioner duped by fake online investment

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