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Is FBS safe and legit?

Short answer, from public records

FBS states licences from CySEC and FSC Belize. We matched 1 on the regulator's own register (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 registerCySEC 331/17Tradestone Ltd
  • Stated by brokerFSC Belize 4077102FBS Markets Inc.

Regulator warnings

All warnings

None naming the firm itself.

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

Real site: https://fbs.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 FBS safe?

FBS states licences from CySEC and FSC Belize. We matched 1 on the regulator's own register (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 FBS regulated?

FBS states licences from CySEC, FSC Belize. Which entity you sign up with depends on your country, and protections differ by regulator.

Are there fake FBS websites?

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

Which FBS company holds the CySEC licence (Cyprus)?

Tradestone Ltd, licence number 331/17. 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 FBS company holds the FSC Belize licence (Belize)?

FBS Markets Inc., licence number 4077102. 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.fscbelize.bz/

Which look-alike websites have regulators flagged for FBS?

Fbs Fx Trading (FCA). These copy the name and are not FBS. Its own site is https://fbs.com/.

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 Info may be out of date or wrong.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