Warning: Check the FCA Warning List – March 2026 Update

To avoid falling victim to scams and reduce investment risks, investors should regularly check the latest Warning List of unauthorised firms and platforms.

This list is published by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom, a financial regulatory body responsible for protecting consumers from fraud and non-transparent financial activities.

You can check the full list on the official FCA website:
https://www.fca.org.uk/consumers/warning-list-unauthorised-firms

List of Brokers and Platforms to Watch (Updated March 2026)

• United Kingdom Loans / Zopa Personal Loans (UK) / Direct Zopa UK Money / Lender List Loan / Little Loan UK Ltd (Clone of FCA authorised firms)
• Mind Tree Professional Signals
• ramseylomaxltd.co.uk (Clone of FCA authorised firm)
• Global Markets Ltd (Clone of FCA authorised firm)
• Fred Trading
• Callisto FX
• FOREXFARO
• Lars FP / Forex Place Trade / Forex Place Lars
• ELITEFOREXTRADES
• COLEZTRADES
• Billionaire Club / LaurentBillionaire / Laurent Academy
• Jonny's Traders / Jonny's Academy / Jonny's Bootcamp
• ForexAlgo AI
• Gold Signals / Goldsignals Community
• SELFTRADEINV
• oberonsys.com (Clone of FCA firms)
• BITBLOCKASSET
• Steam Finance (Clone of FCA authorised firm)
• DIVERSIFIED CONGLOMERATE SOLUTIONS
• CapitalFM.cc
• CoinEquityx
• Tymetradepro
• Evolutontradx.com
• Arbionswift (Clone of FCA authorised firm)
• Centurion-imperial.org Investments
• SwiftExTec
• MERGE PULSE ADVISORS LLC
• greennovaworld.com
• athenscapital.top
• CARGILL-MACMILLAN BUSINESS ASSOCIATES

What is the FCA Warning List and Why It Matters

The FCA Warning List includes companies or individuals that are not authorised to provide financial services, yet may still be targeting consumers.

Investing with these entities carries significant risks, including:

• No regulatory authorization
• Potential impersonation of legitimate firms (clone firms)
• No investor protection if issues arise
• High risk of financial loss with little or no chance of recovery

Recent Investment Scam Case in Thailand (2026)

In 2026, there were reports of a large-scale cryptocurrency investment case in Thailand involving numerous victims. The case was reported to the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) after individuals were persuaded to invest in crypto projects promising high returns.

According to reports, some victims mentioned digital assets such as WOWBiT, which were promoted with claims of strong growth potential and high returns.

The total reported damage from this case may exceed 1.3 billion THB, although the investigation is still ongoing.

Based on victim reports, the scheme shared common characteristics seen in global investment scams:

• Promotion through personal networks or influencers
• Marketing of new crypto tokens with “high growth potential”
• Promises of unusually high returns
• Structured payout timelines
• Withdrawal difficulties or additional unexpected fees
• Sudden loss of contact with project operators

How to Check a Broker Before Investing

Before making any investment decision, it is essential to verify the following information:

1. Check the company name in the FCA Warning List

2. Verify licenses through the Financial Services Register

3. Review the company’s website and contact details

4. Avoid offers that promise guaranteed or unusually high returns

5. Read reviews and real user experiences from multiple sources

6. Verify the broker’s license and credibility through TrustFinance

TrustFinance provides an additional layer of verification through its TrustScore 2.0 system, which includes the License Monitoring Program (LMP). This system helps analyze and validate broker licenses by assessing regulatory status, transparency, and overall credibility.

By using TrustFinance, investors can:

• Check whether a broker’s license is valid and up to date

• Identify potential risks related to regulatory compliance

• Gain deeper insights beyond basic registration checks

Combining official regulatory sources like the FCA with third-party verification platforms such as TrustFinance can significantly reduce the risk of falling victim to fraudulent schemes.

Summary

Verifying broker information before investing is a critical step in reducing the risk of fraud, especially in Forex and online investment markets.

If a company appears on the Warning List, it is strongly recommended to avoid investing and conduct further research using reliable sources.

Investors can also check the credibility of financial companies through TrustFinance to make more informed and confident decisions.