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Is Scope Markets safe and legit?

Short answer, from public records

Scope Markets states licences from CMA Kenya, FSCA (ODP licence) and FSA Seychelles. We matched 3 on the regulator's own register (CMA Kenya, FSCA ODP, FSA Seychelles). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself.

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Licences

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  • ✓ On registerFSCA ODP SCOPE MARKETS SA (PTY) LTD
  • ✓ On registerCMA Kenya 123SCFM Limited (Trading as “Scope Markets”)
  • ✓ On registerFSA Seychelles Scope Markets Global Ltd

Regulator warnings

All warnings

None naming the firm itself.

0 look-alike site warnings (these copy the name; they are not Scope Markets)

Real site: https://www.scopemarkets.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 Scope Markets safe?

Scope Markets states licences from CMA Kenya, FSCA (ODP licence) and FSA Seychelles. We matched 3 on the regulator's own register (CMA Kenya, FSCA ODP, FSA Seychelles). 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 Scope Markets regulated?

Scope Markets states licences from CMA Kenya, FSCA ODP, FSA Seychelles. Which entity you sign up with depends on your country, and protections differ by regulator.

Are there fake Scope Markets websites?

We found no regulator warnings about look-alike sites for Scope Markets. Still type the address yourself: https://www.scopemarkets.com/

Which Scope Markets company holds the CMA Kenya licence (Kenya)?

SCFM Limited (Trading as “Scope Markets”), licence number 123. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://licensees.cma.or.ke/licenses/5/

Which Scope Markets company holds the FSCA ODP licence (South Africa)?

SCOPE MARKETS SA (PTY) LTD. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://prod-entitysearchwebapplication.azurewebsites.net/otc-derivative-providers

Which Scope Markets company holds the FSA Seychelles licence (Seychelles)?

Scope Markets Global Ltd. 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

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 Info may be out of date or wrong.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