If you do an internet search on forex broker scams, the number of results is staggering. While the forex market is slowly becoming more regulated, there are many unscrupulous brokers who should not be in business.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- If your broker does not respond to you, it may be a red flag that they are not looking out for your best interests.
- To make sure you’re not being duped by a shady broker, do your research, make sure there are no complaints, and read through all the fine print on documents.
- Try opening a mini account with a small balance first, and make trades for a month before attempting a withdrawal.
- If you see buy and sell trades for securities that don’t fit your objectives, your broker may be churning.
- If you are stuck with a bad broker, review all your documents and discuss your course of action before taking more drastic measures.
I am a writer based in London, specialising in finance, trading, investment, and forex. Aside from the articles and content I write for IntelligentHQ, I also write for euroinvestor.com, and I have also written educational trading and investment guides for various websites including tradingquarter.com. Before specialising in finance, I worked as a writer for various digital marketing firms, specialising in online SEO-friendly content. I grew up in Aberdeen, Scotland, and I have an MA in English Literature from the University of Glasgow and I am a lead musician in a band. You can find me on twitter @pmilne100.
