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Is TEFS legit?
TEFS scores 3.7/5 on Trust and 2.2/5 on Payouts in the Tradoshi 2027 ranking, #110 of 276 with 67.3/100. No warning was found on the regulator lists checked.
Tradoshi 2027 ranking, data as of October 30, 2026. Methodology
Trustpilot warning ·
Breach of guidelines We’ve removed a number of fake reviews for this company.
What our checks show
High scores (4 or 5 out of 5)
- Regulator warnings
- Identity and contact
- Payout history and incidents
- Trader rating (Trustpilot and Google)
- Rules restricting how you trade
- Secure website
- Protected domain (SPF, DMARC, headers)
Low scores (1 or 2 out of 5)
- Regulated execution partner
- Honest marketing
- Public payout proof
- Published processing time
- Payout frequency and first payout
- Withdrawal terms and methods
A low score reflects what the scale recorded on that criterion, not a fault by the firm: each criterion name links to its scale. These checks describe what was published on the dates shown. They guarantee neither a future payout nor that the rules stay the same: check with the firm before buying.
The detail, criterion by criterion
Company and regulators
| Criterion | Score | What was recorded |
|---|---|---|
| Regulator warnings | 5/5 | Not on the lists of the AMF, I-SCAN (IOSCO), ASIC, FINMA, CNMV or the CFTC RED List (source) Read on October 28, 2026 |
| Registered company and age | not applicable | TEFS Marketing Management LLC Read on October 29, 2026 |
| Identity and contact | 4/5 | TEFS.com is a trading name of TEFS Marketing Management LLC (“TEFS”), a UAE company with registration number 1442391 and offices in 13 Zaabel Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (source) Read on October 28, 2026 |
| Regulated execution partner | 1/5 | – Read on October 28, 2026 |
| Honest marketing | 1/5 | We aim to help you develop the skills necessary to succeed in trading by offering access to real funds, comprehensive training, and ongoing support. (source) Read on October 28, 2026 |
Payouts
| Criterion | Score | What was recorded |
|---|---|---|
| Public payout proof | 1/5 | – Read on October 28, 2026 |
| Published processing time | 1/5 | – Read on October 28, 2026 |
| Payout frequency and first payout | 2/5 | After that, subsequent Service Payments based on your simulated profits and performance can be requested once a month. (source) Read on October 28, 2026 |
| Withdrawal terms and methods | 1/5 | – Read on October 28, 2026 |
| Payout history and incidents | 5/5 | – Read on October 28, 2026 |
Trader reviews
| Criterion | Score | What was recorded |
|---|---|---|
| Trader rating (Trustpilot and Google) | 4/5 | Trustpilot 4.4 from 275 reviews (source) Read on October 28, 2026 |
| Number of reviews | 3/5 | 275 reviews (source) Read on October 28, 2026 |
| Suspicious review warning | 3/5 | Warning shown by Trustpilot on the profile (source) Read on October 28, 2026 |
Rules
| Criterion | Score | What was recorded |
|---|---|---|
| Rule clarity | 3/5 | 11/14 rules documented (source) Read on October 28, 2026 |
| Rules restricting how you trade | 5/5 | – Read on October 28, 2026 |
Website security
| Criterion | Score | What was recorded |
|---|---|---|
| Secure website | 5/5 | certificate valid for 82 more days Read on October 28, 2026 |
| Protected domain (SPF, DMARC, headers) | 4/5 | 4 points out of 5 (SPF, DMARC, DMARC strict, HSTS) Read on October 28, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
Is TEFS regulated?
A prop firm usually sells an evaluation program and is not a licensed broker. The company name recorded is TEFS Marketing Management LLC, United Arab Emirates. No warning was found on the regulator lists checked.
Does TEFS pay its traders?
Its Payouts pillar scores 2.2/5: it measures what is published on proof, timing, frequency and payout incidents. It does not guarantee a future payout.
What do reviews say about TEFS?
Trustpilot 4.4 from 275 reviews. The Reviews pillar scores 3.3/5.