pocketoption.com: regulator warnings
What financial regulators have officially said about pocketoption.com, with links to every notice.
pocketoption.com is on 3 official warning lists: AMF (France), AFM (Netherlands), FSMA (Belgium).
First warning 20 Jul 2018, latest 5 Jun 2023. Regulators publish these lists to warn the public about firms that are not authorised or appear to be scams. Every line below links the regulator's own notice.
Also listed as: Pocket Option
Official warnings
| Date | Regulator | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 2023 | FSMA Belgium | Suspected fraud FSMA warning: Beware of these new fraudulent trading platforms (Fraudulent online trading platforms) | Official notice |
| 3 Feb 2020 | AFM Netherlands | Not authorised AFM warning (Netherlands) | Official notice |
| 20 Aug 2018 | AFM Netherlands | Not authorised AFM warning (Netherlands) | Official notice |
| 20 Jul 2018 | AMF France | Not authorised AMF blacklist: Binary options | Official notice |
Websites named in the warnings
pocketoption[.]com
Shown with [.] so they are not clickable. Scam operations swap domains often; a new site with the same name or design is very likely the same operation.
What these warnings mean
- AMF: The AMF says this website or entity offers investments to people in France without the authorisation or registration the law requires. A blacklisting is a public warning, not a court ruling.
- AFM: The AFM warns that the party has no licence to offer these services in the Netherlands, or passes on a warning issued by another regulator.
- FSMA: The FSMA strongly advises against responding to offers from the firms and websites it names; it suspects fraud or activity without the required authorisation in Belgium.
If you already sent money
- Stop paying. A demand for a “fee”, “tax” or “unlock charge” before a withdrawal is part of the scam, not a step towards your money.
- Save messages, screenshots, wallet addresses and transaction IDs.
- Tell your bank, card issuer or exchange today: card payments and bank transfers can sometimes be stopped or disputed if you act fast.
- Report it:
- France: AMF (Autorité des marchés financiers), PHAROS (internet-signalement.gouv.fr). More for France
- Netherlands: AFM, Fraudehelpdesk. More for Netherlands
- Belgium: FSMA warnings and consumer contact. More for Belgium
- Anywhere else: your national police cybercrime unit and your financial regulator. How to report a crypto scam.
Anyone who contacts you offering to recover the money for an upfront fee is almost always running a second scam. See how to get money back after a crypto scam.
Related warnings
- t4trade.com AMF, AFM, FSMA, 5 Jun 2023
Questions
What have regulators said about pocketoption.com?
pocketoption.com is on 3 official warning lists: AMF (France), AFM (Netherlands), FSMA (Belgium). The first warning we hold is dated 20 Jul 2018. Each regulator's own words are linked above; they range from 'not authorised here' to suspected fraud, and a listing is a public warning, not a court ruling. We have not dealt with pocketoption.com ourselves. Read the official notices before you send any money.
What should I do if I already sent money to pocketoption.com?
Stop paying immediately, including any 'fee', 'tax' or 'release charge' you are asked for before a withdrawal: that request is itself a common second stage of the scam. Save every message, wallet address and transaction ID, tell your bank or exchange at once, and report it (France: AMF (Autorité des marchés financiers), PHAROS (internet-signalement.gouv.fr); Netherlands: AFM, Fraudehelpdesk; Belgium: FSMA warnings and consumer contact). Be wary of anyone who contacts you offering to recover the money for a fee.
Why is pocketoption.com listed here?
This page mirrors official regulator warning lists and links each notice. Real Crypto Signals does not add its own verdicts. When a regulator withdraws or changes its warning, the next daily update changes this page. A firm that believes a listing is wrong or out of date can write to [email protected] with the regulator's confirmation; we correct or remove a page within 48 hours of a valid request.