FSCA warning · Jun 2025
Is Instaforex (in South Africa) legit? FSCA warning
The FSCA publicly warned in Jun 2025 that Instaforex (in South Africa) is not authorised to offer financial services in South Africa. Do not send it money.
Listed by the FSCA as offering financial services in South Africa without FSCA authorisation.
- Regulator
- Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)
- Country
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Warning issued
- Added to Scam Watch
- Type
- Not authorised
- Also known as
- Instaforex
List last checked against the FSCA: 24 Oct 2026.
Questions about Instaforex (in South Africa)
Is Instaforex (in South Africa) legit?
The FSCA publicly warned in Jun 2025 that Instaforex (in South Africa) 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 Jun 2025.
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