Abstract:As 2024 draws to a close, the financial landscape remains fraught with deceptive practices and fraudulent brokers. WikiFX, a trusted broker regulatory query platform, has compiled a list of the 10 blacklisted brokers for December. These entities have earned their spot due to violations such as being unregulated, engaging in scamming activities, or forbidding client withdrawals. Here's a closer look at the brokers to avoid at all costs.
As 2024 draws to a close, the financial landscape remains fraught with deceptive practices and fraudulent brokers. WikiFX, a trusted broker regulatory query platform, has compiled a list of the 10 blacklisted brokers for December. These entities have earned their spot due to violations such as being unregulated, engaging in scamming activities, or forbidding client withdrawals. Here's a closer look at the brokers to avoid at all costs.
1.RVE Trading
With a WikiFX score of 1.38, RVE Trading operates without any regulatory oversight. The broker has been flagged for refusing withdrawals after attracting investors with bonus campaigns. Despite its enticing offers, clients report being unable to access their funds. The platform's domain, registered just two months ago, is now offline, suggesting a potential exit scam.
2. RoboForex
A veteran broker with over a decade in operation, RoboForex has recently faced significant backlash. Although it boasts a relatively high WikiFX score of 6.3, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) revoked its regulation in April 2024. Since then, reports of withdrawal delays and account closures have surged, hinting at potential financial instability.
3. EXENMarkets
With a dismal WikiFX score of 1.53, EXENMarkets is a classic example of a hit-and-run scam. The platform lures investors into depositing funds, only to refuse withdrawals shortly thereafter. Its original website domain has expired, and a new one, registered a month ago, is already inaccessible.
4. Exen Markets
A near carbon copy of EXENMarkets, Exen Markets holds a WikiFX score of 2.1. The broker has been accused of redirecting users to different domains and operating under multiple aliases, further casting doubt on its legitimacy.
5. JDNX Securities
Scoring 1.19 on WikiFX, JDNX Securities claims to offer financial derivatives for U.S. stocks. However, its operations are shrouded in irregularities. The broker restricts access to its website in certain regions and suspiciously avoids serving U.S. residents. Additionally, the company uses a series of sequentially numbered domains, raising concerns about its authenticity.
6. Elite-Light Pro
Elite-Light Pro, with a WikiFX score of 1.03, is a relatively new platform. Its domain name and platform dont align, and the website was registered less than six months ago. Reports of blocked withdrawals are common, urging traders to steer clear.
7. Luno
With a WikiFX score of 1.16, Luno is another unregulated broker targeting Chinese investors. Despite being registered only three months ago, the platform audaciously claims to celebrate its “one-year anniversary.” It has also been accused of rebranding itself as “Ellipal,” to mislead investors.
8. MSquare
MSquare, a regular on WikiFXs complaint boards, has earned a score of 1.16. This unregulated broker is notorious for freezing accounts and demanding verification fees, service charges, and even “unlocking” payments.
9. Mike-Cryptos Mining
With a WikiFX score of 1.04, this U.S.-based platform has swiftly gone offline after only four months of operation. It left behind a trail of client complaints about frozen funds and unresponsive customer service.
10. CXM Prime
Rounding out the list with a score of 1.45, CXM Prime is suspected of cloning another reputable broker. The platform's website redirects users to alternative domains, and its claims of FCA regulation appear dubious.
The most common issue among these blacklisted brokers is the refusal to process client withdrawals. While most of the platforms listed scored below 2 on the WikiFX scale, RoboForex stood out with a relatively higher score. However, even high scores cannot guarantee safety if withdrawal problems persist.
WikiFXs scoring system evaluates brokers based on regulatory compliance, operational transparency, user feedback, and on-site inspections, ensuring objective and reliable results.
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