Reported as a scam / unregulated
Why NorthStar is on the register
NorthStar claims to be based in the UAE and states that it holds a certificate issued by the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) under the entity name North Star Commodity Trade. While we can confirm the existence of this license, it is critical to understand that DMCC is not a financial regulatory authority and does not oversee or license forex trading activities. In the UAE, the proper regulator for forex and securities is the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), yet our search of the SCA’s official register yielded no record of NorthStar or any affiliated entity. Furthermore, NorthStar asserts that it holds a Money Services Business (MSB) license from the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). However, we were unable to verify this claim in FinCEN’s public database. More importantly, even if such an registration existed, FinCEN does not regulate forex brokers or provide investor protection, but solely focuses on anti-money laundering compliance. Therefore, NorthStar is unlicensed by any regulator and appears to be a scam.
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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