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Is eToro safe and legit?

Short answer, from public records

eToro states licences from CySEC, ASIC, FSA Seychelles, MAS, FSRA ADGM and FCA. We matched 4 on the regulator's own register (CySEC, ASIC, FSA Seychelles, FCA). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself. 65 warnings list look-alike sites copying its name.

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Licences

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  • ✓ On registerCySEC 109/10eToro (Europe) Ltd
  • ✓ On registerASIC 491139eToro AUS Capital Limited
  • ✓ On registerFCA 583263ETORO (UK) LIMITED · Checked on 17 Oct 2026
  • Stated by brokerMAS CMS101824
  • Stated by brokerFSRA ADGM 220073eToro (ME) Limited
  • ✓ On registerFSA Seychelles SD076eToro (Seychelles) Limited · Checked on 17 Oct 2026

Regulator warnings

All warnings

None naming the firm itself.

65 look-alike site warnings (these copy the name; they are not eToro)

  • Acetoro (Clone of FCA Authorised Firm) FCA source ↗
  • Etoro SB Limited (clone of FCA authorised firm) FCA source ↗
  • Impersonation of eToro AUS Capital Limited (voltrexgroup.com) ASIC source ↗
  • Impersonation of eToro AUS Capital Limited (cfdreserve.net) ASIC source ↗
  • Impersonation of eToro AUS Capital Limited (advancedmarketingstop.com) ASIC source ↗
  • Impersonation of eToro AUS Capital Limited (neuroinvest.link) ASIC source ↗
  • Impersonation of eToro AUS Capital Limited (ledgerfusionlab.com) ASIC source ↗
  • Impersonation of eToro AUS Capital Limited (enterprisoftwareplatform.com) ASIC source ↗

+57 more on the broker page.

Real site: https://www.etoro.com/

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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 eToro safe?

eToro states licences from CySEC, ASIC, FSA Seychelles, MAS, FSRA ADGM and FCA. We matched 4 on the regulator's own register (CySEC, ASIC, FSA Seychelles, FCA). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself. 65 warnings 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 eToro regulated?

eToro states licences from CySEC, ASIC, FSA Seychelles, MAS, FSRA ADGM, FCA. Which entity you sign up with depends on your country, and protections differ by regulator.

Are there fake eToro websites?

Yes. Regulators have listed 65 look-alike sites copying the name. Always type the address yourself: https://www.etoro.com/

Which eToro company holds the CySEC licence (Cyprus)?

eToro (Europe) Ltd, licence number 109/10. 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 eToro company holds the ASIC licence (Australia)?

eToro AUS Capital Limited, licence number 491139. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/asic-afs-licensee

Which eToro company holds the FSA Seychelles licence (Seychelles)?

eToro (Seychelles) Limited, licence number SD076. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://fsaseychelles.sc/regulated-entities/capital-markets#tab-securities-dealer

Which eToro company holds the FSRA ADGM licence (UAE (Abu Dhabi))?

eToro (ME) Limited, licence number 220073. 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.adgm.com/public-registers/fsra

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

ETORO (UK) LIMITED, licence number 583263. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://register.fca.org.uk/s/firm?id=001b000000NMkLXAA1

Which look-alike websites have regulators flagged for eToro?

Acetoro (Clone of FCA Authorised Firm) (FCA), Etoro SB Limited (clone of FCA authorised firm) (FCA), Impersonation of eToro AUS Capital Limited (voltrexgroup.com) (ASIC), Impersonation of eToro AUS Capital Limited (cfdreserve.net) (ASIC), Impersonation of eToro AUS Capital Limited (advancedmarketingstop.com) (ASIC), and 60 more. These copy the name and are not eToro. Its own site is https://www.etoro.com/.

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