The Problem

Fake “trading gurus” flood TikTok / Instagram with demo PnLs and get-rich-quick schemes. Novices, especially teenagers, copy the noise, chase prop-firm “funding” deals, and blow up. Industry data show >90 % of first-year traders lose their capital; misinformation is a chief cause.

Who must act

• TikTok & Instagram/Meta Trust & Safety – enforce platform rules
• UK FCA / ASA & US SEC – regulate unlicensed financial promotion

What we demand

-Verified performance badges for any account selling signals, courses, or mentorship

-Mandatory risk disclaimers before viewers can buy trading products

-Rapid-flag reporting tool so users can submit evidence of fake PnLs or unregulated advice.

-Free, platform-hosted education hub linking to FCA & SEC guidance for beginners

Why it matters

Real traders rely on transparency and risk management; fraudsters exploit ignorance for clout and cash. The longer platforms allow unverified “gurus,” the more retail money and futures get torched.

Call to action

Sign this petition to pressure platforms and regulators to verify, label, and, when necessary, ban fraudulent trading influencers. Let’s put the spotlight back on proven edge and stop the content-farm con game.

Add your name, protect new traders, expose the frauds, and make markets safer.