If you do an internet search on forex broker scams, the number of results returned is staggering. While the forex market is slowly becoming more regulated, there are many unscrupulous brokers who should not be in business.
Generally speaking, there isn’t much need for investigating brokers which have been in operation for several years and is commonly acknowledged as being trustworthy. Broker reviews are going to quickly highlight brokers which are considered to be reliable. Concerns generally surround the dependability of younger brokers. Even though these brokers might ultimately come to be known as reliable, they do need to be thoroughly checked out.
There are several ways in which you can tell if brokers are trying to scam you. First, you will want to make sure that the broker does not ask for any up-front fees. If they do, this is usually a scam. Even if they tell you that they have a client interested in purchasing if you pay a fee, this is not legitimate. Talk with the broker and ask any questions that you may have about the process. They should be able to answer all of your questions and speak with you on the phone.