Who it's for — Anyone about to open an account, pay for a course, or copy signals — who wants to avoid trusting only screenshots, PDFs, or Telegram promises.
Due diligence is systematic checking before you trust capital or personal data: broker licences, verifiable track record, hidden fees, team, and independent reviews. No one deserves blind trust — not influencers or «mentors» with unaudited P&L.
In plain terms — Verify on the regulator's site (FCA, SEC, ASIC, CONSOB), not the broker's PDF. If you cannot verify, do not deposit.
Operational checklist
| Check | What to do |
|---|---|
| Licence | Search the number on the regulator's site, not only the broker site |
| Track record | Audits, broker letters — not Telegram screenshots |
| Fees | Spread, commissions, withdrawal, overnight clauses |
| Transparency | Company, address, verifiable contacts |
| Pressure |
Due diligence vs marketing
| Healthy signal | Signal to verify |
|---|---|
| Public verifiable licence | «Regulated» logo without number |
| Historical drawdown shown | Equity curve with no losses |
| Fees in official docs | «Zero commission» without detail |
| Time to decide | Artificial urgency |
Common mistake — Depositing «just to try with a little» on an unverified broker — recovering capital from unregulated operators is often impossible.
Example — Broker promises 1:500 leverage and 100% bonus: you search the licence on FCA/CONSOB — not found. Stop: no deposit, regardless of low minimum.
Summary card
- Rule: independent verification before capital.
- Source: official regulator, not marketing material.
- Hub: Anti-scam.