Broker scam pitch scanner

Guaranteed or risk-free profit 24 CFTC / FTC / Promises of guaranteed, fast, or zero-risk returns are core investment and forex-fraud warning signs. Crypto-only or wallet payment 22 FTC / MoneySmart / Crypto demands are difficult to reverse and regulators warn that legitimate firms should not require crypto payment in advance. Auto detected Pressure to transfer quickly 18 CFTC / Urgency, limited supply, and quick-transfer pressure are common persuasion tactics in forex scams. Clone contact or register mismatch 20 FCA / Lookalike domains, altered phone numbers, free email accounts, or claims that register details are outdated can indicate a clone firm. Missing company background 12 CFTC / Difficulty finding company, person, or disciplinary background is a regulator-cited red flag. No written risk disclosure 12 CFTC / Oral promises, chat-only terms, or missing written risk disclosure should trigger a manual review. Celebrity, social, or private-chat pitch 14 FTC / MoneySmart / Social ads, celebrity-style endorsements, dating-app advice, and private group referrals are common investment-scam channels. Advance withdrawal release fee 18 MoneySmart / FTC / Requests for taxes, insurance, clearance, or release fees before withdrawals are common ways to extract more money. Unlicensed or wrong permission claim 20 FCA / MoneySmart / A firm may exist but still lack permission for the promoted product, country, or service.