Is FOREX.com safe and legit?
FOREX.com states licences from NFA/CFTC. We matched 1 on the regulator's own register (NFA/CFTC). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself.
Licences
Full broker page- ✓ On registerNFA/CFTC 0339826GAIN CAPITAL GROUP LLC · Checked on 17 Oct 2026
Regulator warnings
All warningsNone naming the firm itself.
0 look-alike site warnings (these copy the name; they are not FOREX.com)
Real site: https://www.forex.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.
See Spotting scams in the Academy, or report a scam.
Questions
Is FOREX.com safe?
FOREX.com states licences from NFA/CFTC. We matched 1 on the regulator's own register (NFA/CFTC). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself. We don't say whether a broker is safe for you. Check the licence number on the regulator's register before you deposit.
Is FOREX.com regulated?
FOREX.com states licences from NFA/CFTC. Which entity you sign up with depends on your country, and protections differ by regulator.
Are there fake FOREX.com websites?
We found no regulator warnings about look-alike sites for FOREX.com. Still type the address yourself: https://www.forex.com/
Which FOREX.com company holds the NFA/CFTC licence (United States)?
GAIN CAPITAL GROUP LLC, licence number 0339826. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://www.nfa.futures.org/BasicNet/basic-profile.aspx?nfaid=0339826
Facts from public sources, not advice. Info may be out of date or wrong. Always check with the regulator before you trade.