Warning List February 2026: Unauthorised Brokers and Investment Platforms

In the world of online investing, risk does not come only from market volatility. It also comes from unauthorised platforms that may cause serious financial damage to investors.

Recently, the United Kingdom’s financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), published a list of companies and platforms that are not authorised to provide financial services in the UK for February 2026.

TrustFinance has summarized and compiled the key names to help our members stay informed and make safer investment decisions.

What Is the FCA Warning List?

The FCA Warning List includes companies or individuals that the FCA has identified as:

• Not authorised to provide financial services in the UK

• Impersonating authorised firms (Clone Firms)

• Engaging in potentially fraudulent or misleading activities

If investors deal with firms on this list, they will not be protected under UK financial regulations, including protections from:

• Financial Ombudsman Service

• Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS)

Simply put, if something goes wrong, you may not be able to claim compensation.

Newly Added Names – February 2026

Below are examples of firms added to the FCA Warning List in February 2026:

⚠️ Note: Some entries are identified as clone firms, meaning they impersonate legitimate authorized companies to appear credible.

Why Should Traders Care About the Warning List?

Many investment scams share common warning signs:

• Promises of unrealistically high returns

• Contact via Telegram, Instagram, or Facebook

• Names similar to legitimate licensed firms

• Professional-looking websites with unverifiable license details

Unfortunately, many investors verify these details after transferring funds, which may already be too late.

Spending just a few minutes verifying a broker before investing could prevent losses worth thousands — or even millions.

Verify Your Broker on TrustFinance

On TrustFinance.com, you can:

• Search for the broker name

• Review the TrustScore based on real user reviews

• Read both positive and negative feedback

• Check regulatory information in the Regulation section

• Review License Monitoring status (Active / Expired / Inactive under LMP)

   

In the financial industry, credibility should never rely solely on marketing claims. It must be transparent and verifiable.

TrustFinance serves as a central hub for financial company credibility, helping investors make decisions based on real data and real user experiences.

Before your next investment decision,
Make sure you verify your broker.

👉 Check now at TrustFinance