Reported as a scam / unregulated
Why VanguardTrade is on the register
VanguardTrade claims to be regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and states it holds a Money Services Business (MSB) license from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), our investigation reveals significant discrepancies. No registration for VanguardTrade appears in the official FCA register. Although a matching MSB registration was found with FinCEN, it is important to note that FinCEN does not regulate forex brokers or provide oversight for trading activities. These findings indicate that VanguardTrade operates without proper regulatory supervision and may be involved in fraudulent activity.
If you have money with this broker
- Stop sending funds. Do not pay any further “fees”, “taxes” or “verification” charges to release a withdrawal — this is a common secondary scam.
- Preserve evidence. Save transaction IDs, wallet addresses, chat logs, and every screenshot before the account is closed.
- Report it. Notify your bank/exchange and your national financial regulator so the activity is on record.
- Get guidance. Tell us what happened and we will point you toward the right next step. We are a free public registry — we never charge any fees.
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