FSCA warning · 22 Sep 2026
Is Ampfa legit? FSCA warning
The FSCA publicly warned on 22 Sep 2026 that Ampfa is not authorised to offer financial services in South Africa. Do not send it money.
Solicited money for forex trading and a “trading robot”, offered to trade for clients and claimed to be authorised.
- Regulator
- Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)
- Country
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Warning issued
- Added to Scam Watch
- Type
- Not authorised
List last checked against the FSCA: 24 Oct 2026.
Questions about Ampfa
Is Ampfa legit?
The FSCA publicly warned on 22 Sep 2026 that Ampfa is not authorised to offer financial services in South Africa. Do not send it money.
I already sent money. What should I do?
Stop paying, keep every message and receipt, tell your bank or mobile money provider at once, and report it to the FSCA and the police. Ignore anyone who offers to recover the money for a fee.
Where is the original warning?
On the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) website. We link to a report of the warning dated 22 Sep 2026.
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