SCA · DFSA
Learn about the regulatory bodies concerned with financial fraud in the UAE, such as the Securities and Commodities Authority and the Dubai Financial Services Authority, and the general steps commonly involved in documenting and reporting complaints
The UAE operates two parallel regulatory systems — SCA for the main market and DFSA within the Dubai International Financial Centre
SCA is the federal authority overseeing capital markets, securities, and commodities across the UAE. It accepts complaints against unlicensed brokers and investment fraud operations.
The DFSA regulates all financial activities within the DIFC. If a broker holds or falsely claims DFSA authorization, complaints can be filed through the Centre's regulatory framework.
A comprehensive approach covering both UAE regulatory frameworks to recover your funds
A case may fall under SCA, DFSA, or both jurisdictions, which is typically determined by the licensing status of the broker involved.
It is advisable to compile financial records, communications, and transaction data, organizing them to meet the complaint submission standards of SCA and DFSA.
We negotiate directly with UAE brokers and platforms using the UAE legal framework, exploring settlement options that may accelerate your fund recovery without a prolonged wait.
We follow up with relevant regulatory bodies and provide periodic progress reports, acting immediately whenever an opportunity to accelerate recovery or settlement emerges.
Platforms falsely claiming SCA or DFSA authorization that refuse to process profit withdrawals or deposits after a short trading period, effectively trapping client capital.
Real estate investment schemes exploiting the UAE's financial environment, promising unrealistic guaranteed returns and disappearing after accumulating significant investor funds.
Crypto scams, fake token offerings, and fraudulent exchanges targeting UAE investors with promises of massive returns and rapid profits through digital assets.
We review case circumstances, loss amount, and broker details to determine the relevant regulatory authority and develop the optimal recovery strategy.
It is advisable to gather and organize all digital and documentary evidence according to the complaint submission requirements of SCA and DFSA.
The formal complaint is submitted to the appropriate authority — SCA, DFSA, or both — following approved procedures.
We continuously track the case, negotiate settlements, and keep you informed of every development until your funds are recovered or the best outcome is achieved.
SCA regulates financial firms operating outside the DIFC in the main UAE market, while DFSA exclusively covers entities licensed within the Centre. The correct authority is typically determined after reviewing the broker's licensing status.
Yes, in many cases. If UAE banks were used for transfers or the broker actively targeted UAE residents, complaints can be filed via the Central Bank of the UAE or coordinated with international regulatory bodies.
Initial complaint review takes two to four weeks. Full investigations range from three months to one year depending on case complexity. Professionally prepared files significantly accelerate the process.
The UAE is rapidly developing its digital asset regulatory framework. Complaints related to such cases can be filed through SCA, DFSA, and Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, and this may require coordination with cybercrime units to trace transactions.
No. Filing a complaint with the relevant regulatory bodies does not guarantee fund recovery, and outcomes vary depending on the nature of each case, the available evidence, and the cooperation of the parties involved. The purpose of documentation and reporting is to enable the relevant authorities to review and investigate the case.
Our team is ready to evaluate your case at no cost and immediately begin action under both UAE regulatory frameworks.
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