Identity
Legal company, registered address, website domain, client agreement and entity serving your country.
The five-layer framework
Regulation
Official register, licence scope, permissions, warnings, dispute route and compensation arrangements where applicable.
Costs
Spreads, commissions, swaps, conversion, platform, inactivity, funding and withdrawal fees.
Operations
Execution policy, order handling, negative balance terms, platform stability, deposits and withdrawals.
Fit
Country eligibility, experience level, markets, platform preference, support and risk tolerance.
Evidence Log
Document the source, date checked, exact entity and unresolved questions before proceeding.
Red flags that deserve more checking
Pressure to deposit immediately or communicate only through private messaging.
A licence number that does not match the exact company or website domain.
Guaranteed returns, risk-free language or unrealistic income claims.
Unclear withdrawal procedures, unexplained fees or requests for extra payment to release funds.
A different legal entity appearing only at the final registration stage.
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Scope: This framework is general education. It does not determine legality, suitability or safety in your jurisdiction and does not replace professional legal or financial advice.