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Exness

Severe riskForex / CFD broker
🇸🇨 Seychelles · 5-10 years · since 2020-12-21 · E​xness (SC) Ltd
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Independent ratingshow third parties score this broker
WikiFX1.53/10
Trustpilot/5
Forex Peace Army/5
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85
Severe risk
Scam Risk Scoremonitored · 2026-07-28
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  • Listed as “Fake Broker” in industry watchdog records
  • Identified as a clone / impersonator firm
  • Registered in Seychelles (offshore, light oversight)
  • Withdrawal complaints in ~125% of recent reviews
How this score is calculated — view the open algorithm

A transparent weighted score from objective public data — each factor scored 0–100 (higher = riskier), combined by the weights below.

FactorScoreWeight
Regulation & licensing9735%
Company age2215%
Clone / impersonation10012%
Withdrawal & exposure complaints5412%
Offshore registration808%
Transparency (site/info/social)2510%

Based on public regulatory records, industry databases and independent reviews (Trustpilot, Forex Peace Army). Exit Risk reflects recent negative momentum in real reviews. A risk estimate from public data, not a definitive legal judgment; brokers may request a correction.

Company
Legal nameE​xness (SC) Ltd
Headquarters🇸🇨 Seychelles
Founded2020-12-21
Years operating5-10 years
Employees0
Official websiteexnessid.com
Trading conditions
Avg execution speed0 ms
Avg slippage0
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Monitored traders0
Monitored orders0
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Registered address
9A CT House, 2nd Floor Providence, Mahe

Regulation & licenses · 3

RegulatorLicense typeLicense No.RegionStatus
CYSECMarket Making (MM)178/12Cyprus
FCAInst Market Making (MM)730729United Kingdom
FSADerivatives Trading License (EP)SD025Seychelles

Review analysis AI

This entity is a fraudulent clone of the legitimate Exness brand, registered in Seychelles with Nymstar Limited, which holds no valid regulatory license. FXCanary has assigned a Scam Risk Score of 85/100, indicating severe risk. Traders are strongly advised to avoid this broker and verify any broker's credentials through official regulatory channels.

Not for
  • Any trader seeking a trusted regulated broker
  • Traders who value fund security
  • Those wanting to trade with a legitimate Exness entity
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Where reviewers are from
Taiwan1
Guatemala1
United Kingdom1
Thailand1

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Where Exness operates

Active across 1 markets (by market presence). Licensing rarely covers all of them — where it isn’t locally licensed, you’re onboarded under an offshore entity with weaker protection.

🇵🇰 Pakistan
🇨🇾 Cyprus Licensed
🇬🇧 United Kingdom Licensed
🇸🇨 Seychelles Licensed
🇬🇹 Guatemala 1 complaint
🇹🇼 Taiwan 1 complaint

Market presence: WikiFX SkyEye · complaints: our records · licensing: official registers. Where you’re accepted is set by the broker’s own terms — always confirm before depositing.

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About Exness

Overview

This entity operates under the name Exness via the domain exnessid.com, but it is not affiliated with the legitimate Exness Group. According to official records, the broker is owned and operated by Nymstar Limited, a company registered in Seychelles at 9A CT House, 2nd Floor Providence, Mahe. Nymstar Limited does not hold any recognized regulatory license, and this Exness brand is confirmed to be a fraudulent clone designed to impersonate the regulated broker.

The broker was established on December 21, 2020, and despite claiming multiple regulators (CYSEC, FCA, FSA), these licenses do not apply to Nymstar Limited. The legitimate Exness Group is regulated by the FCA, CySEC, and FSA, but this clone uses those names without authorization. FXCanary's investigation found no evidence that Nymstar Limited is licensed by any of these bodies.

Company Details

Nymstar Limited is the corporate entity behind this fake Exness brand. The registered address is 9A CT House, 2nd Floor Providence, Mahe, Seychelles. The company claims to offer forex and CFD trading services through various account types and platforms, but these claims are fabricated to lure unsuspecting traders.

The domain exnessid.com was registered after the legitimate Exness had established its reputation. The broker maintains a presence on social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, and YouTube, likely to appear credible. However, these accounts are part of the fraudulent operation.

Regulation

The broker lists three regulators on file: CYSEC (Cyprus), FCA (United Kingdom), and FSA (Seychelles). However, upon closer inspection, none of these licenses are held by Nymstar Limited. The CYSEC license is listed as Market Making (MM) but with a status that is not specified; the FCA license is for Inst Market Making (MM), also with an unspecified status; and the FSA license is a Derivatives Trading License (EP). These regulator mentions are fraudulent and intended to deceive traders into believing the broker is regulated.

In reality, Nymstar Limited is unregulated. The legitimate Exness is a well-known broker with valid licenses, but this clone has no connection to that entity. FXCanary's research confirms that no credible regulatory authority oversees this broker, making it a high-risk entity for any trader.

Risk Assessment

FXCanary has assigned a Scam Risk Score of 85 out of 100, indicating severe risk. This score reflects the combination of an unregulated status, the clone nature of the broker, and the lack of independent user reviews or verifiable operational history. The broker's claims of regulation are false, and there is no evidence of segregated client funds or negative balance protection.

Traders who deposit funds with this broker face a high likelihood of losing their money entirely. The operation appears designed to collect deposits from unsuspecting individuals who mistake it for the legitimate Exness. Without regulatory oversight, there is no recourse for dispute resolution or fund recovery.

Conclusion

Based on all available information, this Exness clone (exnessid.com) is a fraudulent broker that should be avoided entirely. It misrepresents its regulatory status, operates without any valid license, and poses a severe threat to trader funds. FXCanary strongly recommends that traders only use brokers that are verified through official regulatory databases and that have a transparent operating history.

If you are considering trading with Exness, ensure you use the true official domain (exness.com) and verify licenses on the FCA, CySEC, or FSA websites. This clone has no legitimate connection to those regulators and is a clear warning to always double-check a broker's credentials before depositing.

Overview compiled by FXCanary from regulatory records and public data. full Exness review