Risk scorecard
Each area is scored 0 (clean) to 10 (worst). Higher means more risk.
Regulation
7/10 · HighAdvertised US NFA number 0563334 returns no result on the NFA register; FSC Mauritius and MISA claims are disavowed; only a near worthless offshore Anjouan registration remains.
Identity & transparency
8/10 · CriticalAn entity is named but sits at an offshore Anjouan address, with fabricated credentials and a dispute-body membership dressed up as regulation; no verifiable corporate registry entry.
Withdrawals & conduct
9/10 · CriticalFund-integrity complaints describe the advance-fee trap: pay commission/insurance 'fees' to release funds, then no payout. This is the advance-fee mechanic, not a service gripe.
Reputation
8/10 · CriticalMultiple scam reports across Trustpilot and broker-review sites, with a same-day burst of generic five-star reviews indicating astroturf.
Website claims
9/10 · CriticalFabricated NFA number, false 'trusted and regulated' badges, unverifiable 2019/2021 'awards', and a 'since 2019' claim contradicted by a 2022 domain.
Operational history
6/10 · HighComputed operating history is about 3.8 years from the 2022 domain (company undatable, upper bound); marketed as 'since 2019', an age overstatement.
Who they are
A quick desk file on the company behind the brand.
- Brand: WEALTH-FX (WealthFX)
- Legal entity: Wealthfx Liquidity Limited
- Registered: Hamchako, Mutsamudu, Autonomous Island of Anjouan, Comoros (an offshore address)
- Website: thewealthfx.com (the live site currently refuses ordinary visitors; content was read from an archived copy)
- Only 'licence': an offshore Comoros/Anjouan registration (Reg No 15692), plus a fabricated US NFA number and disavowed FSC Mauritius and MISA claims
- Offers: MT5 forex, indices, metals and crypto-funded accounts
- Deposits: crypto (client reports Ethereum)
- Age claim: 'since 2019', but the domain dates to October 2022
Regulation
Who really oversees this broker, and what each licence is worth to you.
Proof of regulation on an official register: No
We could not confirm this broker on any genuine regulator’s register.
Licences the broker publishes
National Futures Association (NFA), United States
Anjouan / Comoros offshore registration
Financial Services Commission (FSC) of Mauritius
The Financial Commission
Why we reached this verdict
How the evidence adds up.
The evidence points one way.
- Money does not come back. Multiple users describe depositing, being shown fake 'profits', then being told to pay further 'commission, insurance and miscellaneous fees' to withdraw. One reviewer sent $686 in Ethereum and never received a payout. Another wrote that they lost all their savings to a chain of new 'fees'. A demand for extra payment to release funds is the advance-fee mechanic and has no honest explanation.
- The US regulator badge is fake. The site advertises NFA registration number 0563334. We searched the NFA BASIC register and it returns no result. No firm holds that ID.
- The other badges do not hold up. An independent broker-review investigation found the operation is not authorised by the FSC of Mauritius, the NFA, or the Comoros MISA. What remains is an offshore Anjouan registration, which is not real supervision and does not protect deposits.
- The age is overstated. The site claims to trade 'since 2019' and shows 2019 and 2021 'awards', but the domain was created in October 2022.
- The good reviews look staged. A cluster of one-off five-star accounts posted generic praise on a single day in July 2024, while the detailed accounts describe theft.
Note on operating history: the 3.8-year track record rests on domain registration alone. No company incorporation date could be established, so this is an upper bound rather than a confirmed age.
Evidence ledger
Every finding, with its source and how strongly it points.
E1Clients report depositing, then being told to pay extra 'commission, insurance and miscellaneous fees' before any withdrawal, after which no payout arrives. One sent $686 in Ethereum; another lost all savings to a chain of new 'fees'.
Hard proofTrustpilot (per-domain page)E2The broker advertises US NFA registration 0563334, but the NFA BASIC register returns no result for that ID, so the credential is fabricated.
StrongNFA BASIC registerE3An independent broker-review investigation found WealthFX is not authorised by the FSC of Mauritius, the NFA, or the Comoros MISA, and concluded it is not regulated by any authority.
E4The site markets itself as trading 'since 2019' with 2019 and 2021 'awards', but the domain thewealthfx.com was created on 19 October 2022.
E5The site's own regulation text lists only an offshore Comoros/Anjouan basis (Reg No 15692, address Hamchako, Mutsamudu, Anjouan) and 'Financial Commission' membership, which is a dispute scheme, not regulation.
ModerateArchived broker websiteE6Favourable reviews arrive in a single dated burst of one-review accounts posting generic praise in July 2024, while specific reviews describe non-withdrawal, an astroturf pattern.
ModerateTrustpilot (per-domain page)E7Deposits are taken in cryptocurrency (a client describes sending Ethereum), which suits an operation that intends not to return funds.
ModerateTrustpilot (per-domain page)
The other side
The strongest case in this broker’s favour.
In fairness, we looked for an innocent reading.
- The company does name a legal entity (Wealthfx Liquidity Limited) and an offshore registration number, which a pure ghost site sometimes does not.
- Offshore-only licensing is, on its own, a risk tier rather than proof of fraud, and some low-tier brokers operate this way without stealing.
- A handful of early reviews claim fast deposits and withdrawals, and competitors do sometimes plant fake scam accusations.
None of this survives contact with the record. The friendly reviews are a same-day burst of single-review accounts, while the specific, dated complaints all describe the same advance-fee theft. And no offshore excuse explains advertising a US NFA number that does not exist.
What would change this
What we would need to see to revise the verdict.
We would revisit this if:
- The NFA register showed a genuine, active registration for this entity under 0563334 (today it returns no result).
- A recognised regulator (FSC Mauritius or another) listed Wealthfx Liquidity Limited as authorised, with this domain, on its own register.
- A consistent record of clients withdrawing their funds without being asked for extra 'fees' emerged across independent platforms.
Check it yourself
Official registers and warning lists. Verify every claim first-hand.
NFA BASIC register (US)
Search ID 0563334: it returns no result, so the NFA claim is fabricated
FSC Mauritius licensee register
No authorised entry for this broker
Domain record (RDAP)
Domain created 19 October 2022, against a 'since 2019' claim
User reviews (Trustpilot)
Advance-fee and non-withdrawal complaints for this exact domain
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about this broker’s safety.
Is WEALTH-FX a scam?
The evidence says yes. Clients report they cannot withdraw and are asked to pay extra 'fees' first, and the broker advertises a US NFA registration number that does not exist. Treat it as a scam and do not deposit.
Is WEALTH-FX regulated?
No credible regulator supervises it. Its NFA number returns no result on the NFA register, and independent checks found it is not authorised by the FSC of Mauritius or the Comoros MISA. It rests on a near worthless offshore Anjouan (Comoros) registration.
Can I withdraw my money from WEALTH-FX?
Users repeatedly report they could not. A common pattern is being shown fake 'profits' and then being told to pay commission, insurance or other 'fees' before any payout, after which the money never arrives.
Is my money safe with WEALTH-FX?
No. An offshore registration in Comoros offers no meaningful client-money protection, deposits are taken in crypto, and there are documented cases of clients losing their funds.
They are asking me to pay a fee to release my withdrawal. Should I?
No. Asking for an upfront 'fee', 'tax', 'commission' or 'insurance' to release your own funds is the advance-fee scam. Paying it does not get your money back; it only sends more money.
Who owns WEALTH-FX?
The site names Wealthfx Liquidity Limited, registered at an offshore address in Mutsamudu, Anjouan, Comoros. There is no verifiable, well-regulated parent company behind it.
How old is WEALTH-FX?
Its domain was created in October 2022, making the operation only a few years old, despite marketing that claims it has traded 'since 2019'.
Is the WEALTH-FX NFA license real?
No. The advertised NFA registration number 0563334 returns no result on the US NFA BASIC public register, meaning the credential is fabricated.
What is a Comoros or Anjouan (MISA) registration worth?
Very little. These offshore bodies are not real financial supervisors, and even a genuine registration there does not protect client deposits or give you a route to recover money.
Are the positive reviews of WEALTH-FX genuine?
Be sceptical. The favourable reviews cluster in a single dated burst of one-off accounts posting generic praise, which is a common sign of planted reviews. The detailed, specific reviews describe being unable to withdraw.
Is WEALTH-FX a clone of another broker?
We found no evidence it impersonates a specific regulated firm. Instead it fabricated a US NFA number and dressed up an offshore registration to look legitimate.
What should I check before depositing with any broker?
Confirm the licence number on the regulator's own register, check that the register lists the broker's exact website, read recent independent withdrawal reviews, and never pay a fee to unlock your own funds.
What we recommend
The practical takeaway from everything above.
Treat WEALTH-FX as a scam.
- Do not deposit, and do not pay any 'fee', 'tax' or 'insurance' to unlock a withdrawal. That demand is the scam itself.
- If you have already deposited, stop sending money, gather your records (amounts, dates, wallet addresses, chat logs) and report to your local financial regulator and police.
- If you paid by card or bank transfer, ask your provider about a chargeback or recall. Ignore any 'recovery agent' who contacts you, as these often target victims a second time.
- Verify any broker on the regulator's own register before funding an account.
This is an independent assessment of risk, not a legal ruling. Scores and verdicts follow the Wikilix broker-safety methodology and can change as new evidence appears. Review scores are treated with caution when a broker’s reviews look manipulated. Last reviewed August 23, 2026. If any detail here is out of date or incorrect, or you represent this broker, please contact us.