is forex.com a scam? i was thinking of making an account but i dont know how i feel about giving out my social security number to some website i just heard about.
>>79022592
probably. use a bitcoin compatible FX
>Hey I know someone who lost every penny he owned on Forex
>I think I'll start right away!
Forex isn't a scam per se, but if you go in without being under the wing of a pro you will get fucked hard.
>>79022592
just go buy currencies at your local airport
>>79022708
why would i get fucked hard? do they not trade currencies at the current rates?
>>79023003
Things fluctuate at great speed and without a system you will lose money quickly. The best answer is to have some kind of automated buy/sell algorithm since that removes human error. If you have those tech skills have at it, and you'll reliably make money.
>>79023350
why do i have to provide citizenship information to make an account?
>>79022592
My best friend worked at FXCM for years. They actively bet against their clients.
Most forex or even discount brokerages are just more sophisticated modern day bucket shops.
>>79023640
I don't really know, so I'll just say 'the Jews'. I imagine it's for market regulation and statistical purposes though.
>>79023640
I dunno. Muh terrorisms maybe?
Don't most financial institutions ask for your tax payer ID though?
Its not like completely that weird.
>>79022592
The website/company itself is not a scam but believing anything will happen but you losing your money to some dude who beats off with rolls of $100s stuffed up his ass is where the scam is at