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Is CFI safe and legit?

Short answer, from public records

CFI states licences from FSCA, FCA, CySEC and SCA UAE. We matched 3 on the regulator's own register (FSCA, FCA, CySEC). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself. 1 warning list look-alike sites copying its name.

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Licences

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  • ✓ On registerFSCA 53711CFI FINANCIAL (PTY) LTD · Checked on 16 Oct 2026
  • ✓ On registerFCA 828955Credit Financier Invest Limited · Checked on 17 Oct 2026
  • ✓ On registerCySEC 179/12Credit Financier Invest (CFI) Limited
  • Stated by brokerSCA UAE 20200000154CFI Financial Markets LLC

Regulator warnings

All warnings

None naming the firm itself.

1 look-alike site warning (these copy the name; they are not CFI)

  • CFI HK Group (Clone of FCA authorised firm) FCA source ↗

Real site: https://cfi.trade/

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Scam red flags to check yourself

  • Someone contacts you first (WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, dating apps) and offers to trade for you.
  • Guaranteed or fixed returns, or “no-loss” accounts.
  • A web address that is close to, but not exactly, the broker's real site.
  • Pressure to deposit more before you can withdraw, or “tax/fees” to release your money.
  • The licence number on the site doesn't match the regulator's register, or the company name differs.

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Questions

Is CFI safe?

CFI states licences from FSCA, FCA, CySEC and SCA UAE. We matched 3 on the regulator's own register (FSCA, FCA, CySEC). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself. 1 warning list look-alike sites copying its name. We don't say whether a broker is safe for you. Check the licence number on the regulator's register before you deposit.

Is CFI regulated?

CFI states licences from FSCA, FCA, CySEC, SCA UAE. Which entity you sign up with depends on your country, and protections differ by regulator.

Are there fake CFI websites?

Yes. Regulators have listed 1 look-alike site copying the name. Always type the address yourself: https://cfi.trade/

Which CFI company holds the FSCA licence (South Africa)?

CFI FINANCIAL (PTY) LTD, licence number 53711. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://www2.fsca.co.za/Fais/Search_FSP.htm

Which CFI company holds the FCA licence (United Kingdom)?

Credit Financier Invest Limited, licence number 828955. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://register.fca.org.uk/s/firm?id=0010X00004KQRhvQAH

Which CFI company holds the CySEC licence (Cyprus)?

Credit Financier Invest (CFI) Limited, licence number 179/12. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://www.cysec.gov.cy/en-GB/entities/investment-firms/cypriot/

Which CFI company holds the SCA UAE licence (UAE)?

CFI Financial Markets LLC, licence number 20200000154. This is what the broker or a source states; we haven't matched it on the register. Check it yourself on the register: https://www.sca.gov.ae/en/home.aspx

Which look-alike websites have regulators flagged for CFI?

CFI HK Group (Clone of FCA authorised firm) (FCA). These copy the name and are not CFI. Its own site is https://cfi.trade/.

Facts from public sources, not advice. Info may be out of date or wrong. Always check with the regulator before you trade.