In an industry as dynamic and interconnected as financial trading, the prevalence of scams and clones presents a significant threat, not just to individual companies but to the sector's integrity as a whole. The 2024 industry poll is an attempt to collect comprehensive insights from industry participants to understand better and counter these threats. We would like to learn from your experience, so participate in the poll below in complete anonymity.

Tackling Scams Is a Priority

The concern is echoed in the findings from the Federal Trade Commission in the United States, published in October, which reported a staggering $2.7 billion in losses due to scams originating from social media since 2021, far higher than any other method of contact. One in four people who reported losing money to fraud since 2021 said it started on social media. Such a backdrop makes our industry poll both timely and critical.

Our poll seeks insights from a wide spectrum of financial entities, including independent brokerages, bank-affiliated brokerages, online trading platforms, investment funds, financial advisory firms, cryptocurrency exchanges, and fintech startups. We aim to understand how different sizes of companies perceive the threat of online financial fraud. This information is vital to tailor strategies that address the diverse needs of small, medium, and large companies.

A Poll to Address All Concerns

The Survey, a joint project by FXStreet (fxstreet.com) and Finance Magnates Group (financemagnates.com and forexlive.com), delves into the nature of online financial fraud to identify the most prevalent types, including clones, phishing attempts, or misinformation. Interestingly, the choice of platform for these fraudulent activities varies, with options ranging from mainstream social media like Facebook and Instagram to more professional networks like LinkedIn and Telegram.

The responses to our poll will shed light on the effectiveness of various countermeasures, whether legal, technological, or communicative. Understanding the outcomes of these actions can guide future strategies and resource allocation.

A crucial aspect we aim to uncover is the main challenges that companies face in tackling online financial fraud. Keeping pace with evolving scam tactics and educating clients effectively are significant hurdles, compounded by legal and regulatory constraints. This understanding is critical for developing more effective fraud prevention methods.