Our automated security review marked finam.ru as suspicious. Several warning signs were detected; it may still turn out legitimate, but you should verify it through independent channels before trusting it with money or credentials.

Is finam.ru safe to use?

finam.ru currently scores 55/100 on our trust scale. We found enough warning signals to recommend caution. Verify the site through independent channels before entering credentials or money.

Does finam.ru have a valid SSL certificate?

Yes. finam.ru presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by GlobalSign nv-sa · GlobalSign GCC R6 AlphaSSL CA 2025, expiring in 162 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.

Has finam.ru been flagged by antivirus engines?

No. All 92 antivirus engines in our malware network report finam.ru as clean.

Is finam.ru on any phishing or malware blacklists?

No. finam.ru is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.

Where is finam.ru hosted?

finam.ru resolves to an IP operated by SERVICEPIPE LLC in RU (usage type: Data Center/Web Hosting/Transit). Hosting location alone doesn't make a site good or bad, but unusual geography for a brand's claimed country is one of many signals we weigh.

Is finam.ru a well-known website?

Yes. finam.ru sits in the global top-100k on Cloudflare Radar, which means it has substantial real-world traffic. That does not automatically make it safe, but established brands almost always rank here and throwaway scam domains almost never do.

How often is the finam.ru report updated?

This is a permanent record of the scan run on July 10, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around finam.ru have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.

SUSPICIOUS

Warning signs detected

Official domain of Russian broker FINAM showing access error page with 3 scam complaints and 5 total complaints found on Russian review sites. Several risk indicators suggest caution. This site might be legitimate — but treat it as unverified until you can independently confirm.

Security Review

Is finam.ru legit or a scam?

Our verdict:Suspicious· 55/100

SafeSuspiciousDangerous

Official domain of Russian broker FINAM showing access error page with 3 scam complaints and 5 total complaints found on Russian review sites.

Top reasons

Three scam reports and five total complaints on Russian review sites cite hidden commissions and withdrawal problems.Company appears on OpenSanctions list due to Russian financial institution sanctions.Current page shows access error rather than normal trading interface.

finam.ruScanned 2h ago

Post Facebook

Trust score

SUSPICIOUS

Score breakdown

Heuristics 100·MT 55

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Category tags

brokerfinancial services75% MT confidence

Positive signals (4)

Antivirus clearNot on major blacklistsEncrypted connectionClean server reputation

These checks passed — but they don't clear the site. A clean antivirus result, valid SSL, and a calm server only mean it isn't hosting malware; they say nothing about whether the business is real. This verdict is based on the site's conduct and content, not a malware detection.

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Analysis Summary

Threat Intelligence

0/92

All engines report clean

Domain Age

—

Registration date unknown

Intelligence

Suspicious

Moderate likelihood · 75% confidence

Website Preview

LIVE RENDER

finam.ru

1Page displays a site access error message in Russian

Automated page render — captured in a safe sandbox. What an ordinary visitor would see when loading the site. See full visual analysis →

Visual analysis

We capture a fresh screenshot of the live page and ask a vision model to look for scam visual patterns — fake trust badges, countdown timers, overlay pop-ups, and visual clones of legitimate brands.

/ 100

High visual risk

Visual red flags detected in the screenshot

The page renders a functional access error/blocking notification from the site itself; visual cues are neutral as it appears to be a standard security or regional block page.

Visual risk50/100

What our vision model saw

4 signals

Page displays a site access error message in Russian

Instructions ask user to copy a report and send it to support via a link

Mentions that blocking may be caused by VPN, proxy, or browser extensions like AdBlock

Displays the branding of Finam, a Russian financial services company

Intelligence

Advanced threat intelligence

Analysis

Moderate scam likelihoodengineMT · Guardiantrust55/100

MT AgentLive web researchVisual inspection

Confidence

The domain belongs to JSC Investment Company FINAM, a licensed Russian broker operating since 2000 with active business registration and Central Bank of Russia oversight. Our antivirus network returned zero detections and the hosting IP shows no abuse reports. Three scam reports and five total complaints surfaced on Russian review platforms citing hidden commissions, withdrawal delays, and account issues. The page currently displays a site access error message rather than normal trading content. Positive regulatory notes appear on WikiFX and Myfxbook, though the company is listed on OpenSanctions due to Russian financial sanctions. The combination of legitimate licensing with documented customer complaints places this in the moderate-risk category.

Full dossier

Analysis complete

Page Content

The page renders a Russian-language access error message instructing users to copy a report and contact support. No login forms, contact details, or trading interface appear. The visual assessment shows standard blocking notification branding from Finam itself, not a clone or phishing layout.

Infrastructure

The site loads from IP 91.206.127.197 with zero abuse reports and a clean reputation score. SSL certificate is valid from GlobalSign with 162 days remaining. One redirect hop occurs with no cross-domain or homoglyph activity. External domain servicepipe.ru loads alongside the main page.

Domain History

Domain finam.ru belongs to АО «Инвестиционная компания «ФИНАМ» with OGRN 1027739572343 and INN 7731038186. The company holds broker license 177-02739-100000 issued in 2000 and maintains related banking operations. Wikipedia and company records confirm operations dating back to the mid-1990s.

Web Reputation

Three scam reports and five total complaints appear on Russian platforms including beststocks.ru, 2gis.ru, and sravni.ru. Complaints focus on hidden commissions, withdrawal delays, and poor support. WikiFX and Myfxbook list positive regulatory status. The company publishes its own anti-fraud warnings on the site.

What this means for you

Finam.ru represents a regulated Russian broker with documented customer service issues rather than an outright scam. Users should verify account terms carefully before depositing funds and consider the sanctions listing when evaluating the entity.

Risk Factors

Three scam reports and five total complaints on Russian review sites cite hidden commissions and withdrawal problems.
Company appears on OpenSanctions list due to Russian financial institution sanctions.
Current page shows access error rather than normal trading interface.

Positive Signals

Zero detections across 92 antivirus engines and clean browser blocklist status.
Valid SSL certificate with 162 days remaining and hosting IP with zero abuse reports.
Active business registration and broker license issued in 2000 by Central Bank of Russia.

AI Recommendation

Verify all account terms and withdrawal policies before depositing. Consider the sanctions listing and documented complaints when deciding whether to use this broker.

Next-gen fraud intelligence

Evidence-backedCross-checked

Web Research Findings

Our live research agent queries scam-report databases, consumer-review sites, news coverage, and general web search for finam.ru, then cross-checks business-registration records and look-alike domain patterns. Everything below is pulled from what it actually found.

Business registration

Active · Russia

Site traces back to an actively registered business.

Clone check

Not a clone

No well-known site's layout or branding detected here.

Typosquat check

No look-alike match

The domain doesn't resemble any well-known brand's spelling.

Web mentions

3 scam reports · 5 complaints · 2 positive

Key findings

7 headline facts from open-web research

Domain finam.ru belongs to АО «Инвестиционная компания «ФИНАМ», a Russian brokerage firm founded ~1994-1998, headquartered in Moscow.
Regulated by Central Bank of Russia (CBR) with broker license #177-02739-100000 issued 09.11.2000 (unlimited term); also has related banking entity.
Listed on OpenSanctions as sanctioned entity (JSC FINAM Bank) due to Russian financial institution sanctions (EU, Swiss, etc.).
Customer reviews mixed: some complaints on hidden commissions, withdrawal delays, and account issues on Russian sites (beststocks.ru, 2gis.ru, sravni.ru); positive regulatory notes on WikiFX.
No major Western scam databases (Trustpilot, ScamAdviser, ScamDoc) list the main domain; separate fake sites (e.g., finamfx.eu) reported as scams copying Finam branding.
Company publishes anti-fraud materials and warnings about phone/financial scams on its own site.
Wikipedia and company sources confirm it as one of Russia's larger retail brokers (top 3-5 historically) with news/analysis portal.

Scam reports (3)

Direct quotes from public scam databases, forums, and news.

beststocks.ruopen
"В ФИНАМЕ излишне удержанные срелства клиента не возвращают клиенту, а списывают в виде комиссии по счетам на которых находится 0 рублей. После жалобы ФИНАМ отказывается вернуть средства."
2gis.ruopen
"Финам это абсолютно гнилая шаражкина контора. Занимается обманом клиентов. Крайне некомпетентный персонал. Скрытые комиссии во всех тарифах, никакая тех поддержка. Долгий вывод средств."
sravni.ruopen
"НЕ участвуйте в акциях Финам — обманут! Мой опыт: Зарегистрировался в акции 36,6 Инвестиции с гарантией. Положил на счет деньги."

Positive reviews (2)

Quotes indicating the site is legitimate.

WikiFXopen
"FINAM is regulated by Central Bank of Russia (CBR). ... Is FINAM Legit? Yes."
Myfxbookopen
"Finam. ... 4.7/5. 2 reviews. Website: finam.ru"

Business registration

Status: active · Russia

АО «Инвестиционная компания «ФИНАМ» (JSC Investment Company FINAM), OGRN 1027739572343, INN 7731038186, LEI 253400RX97D57C13PT68; licensed broker since 2000 (license 177-02739-100000 from FKTsB/CBR). Related JSC FINAM Bank (OGRN 1037739001046, banking license 2799).

Research summary

Narrative write-up from our AI analyst, grounded on the facts above

Our research found three scam reports on beststocks.ru, 2gis.ru, and sravni.ru describing hidden commissions, withdrawal delays, and poor support. Two positive regulatory notes appear on WikiFX and Myfxbook confirming Central Bank of Russia licensing. Five total complaints were documented across the reviewed sources.

Threat Detection

Antivirus Engines

Clean pass · verified

Clean across 92 engines

We cross-check every URL against our antivirus network of 92 malware and blacklist engines. None of them flagged this URL in the last scan.

0Malicious0Suspicious62Harmless92Engines

Clean

Kaspersky

Clean

Bitdefender

Clean

Microsoft

Not in pass

ESET-NOD32

Not in pass

Avira

Not in pass

Sophos

Clean

Fortinet

Clean

Google Safebrowsing

Clean

Emsisoft

Clean

No engine detections. The URL passed every antivirus and blacklist engine we queried in this scan. Stay vigilant — AV coverage is only one signal among many.

Security Scans

Blacklist Check

Not flagged on major threat lists

Checked against the major public blocklists used by browsers and security tools — no hits.

Reputation Sources

How this domain rates across independent threat-intelligence and blocklist providers.

Google Safe Browsing

Not listedCheck ↗

VirusTotal

Not listedCheck ↗

AbuseIPDB

Not listedCheck ↗

Also verify:Spamhaus ↗DNSBL / SURBL ↗PhishTank ↗

Technical Details

domain · encryption · redirects · server reputation · referenced

Contact Verification

We fetched the page and looked for real-world contact details. Legitimate businesses almost always publish an email on their own domain, a phone number, and a postal address. Scam shops usually don't.

What We Found

No clear contact details on the page

Emails on site's domainNone

Phone numbersNone

Postal addressNot listed

Linked social profiles0

Signal Summary

Several contact red flags

No contact email found anywhere on the page.
No phone number listed on the page.
No postal address visible on the page.

Domain & Encryption

Encryption Certificate

StatusValid

ProtocolTLSv1.3

IssuerGlobalSign nv-sa · GlobalSign GCC R6 AlphaSSL CA 2025

ExpiresDec 19, 2026 (162d)

Self-signedNo

Hosting & Technology

HostingSERVICEPIPE LLC

Server locationRU

Web servernginx

PopularityTop 100k worldwide

Redirect Chain

Hops

Cross-domain

Lookalike

Punycode

1301http://finam.ru/
2403https://finam.ru/

Server Reputation

Abuse Intelligence

Confidence score0%

Reports on file0

ISPSERVICEPIPE LLC

Usage typeData Center/Web Hosting/Transit

Referenced Domains

Outbound domains this page links to or loads resources from. Each links to its own security scan.

servicepipe.ru

What to do

Proceed with caution

Our automated review flagged enough risk that you should treat this site as unverified.

Treat finam.ru as unverified
Do not enter credentials or send money until you have independently verified the business.
Verify the business through independent channels
Check the company's social profiles, registry records, and search for recent news or reviews that are not hosted on the site itself.
Never use irreversible payment methods
Crypto, gift cards, wire transfers, and cash apps offer zero buyer protection. Use a credit card or PayPal if you must pay.
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Final Verdict

Trust / 100

Final Verdict·finam.ru

SUSPICIOUS

Finam.ru is the official site of a long-established Russian brokerage firm. Mixed customer complaints about hidden fees and slow withdrawals appear on Russian review platforms alongside regulatory licensing details.

Verify all account terms and withdrawal policies before depositing. Consider the sanctions listing and documented complaints when deciding whether to use this broker.

AV engines

Domain age

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Flagged

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Safety FAQ

Common questions about this site, answered directly from the scan data above — so the answers always reflect the latest verdict on this page.

Our automated security review marked finam.ru as suspicious. Several warning signs were detected; it may still turn out legitimate, but you should verify it through independent channels before trusting it with money or credentials.
finam.ru currently scores 55/100 on our trust scale. We found enough warning signals to recommend caution. Verify the site through independent channels before entering credentials or money.
Yes. finam.ru presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by GlobalSign nv-sa · GlobalSign GCC R6 AlphaSSL CA 2025, expiring in 162 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.
No. All 92 antivirus engines in our malware network report finam.ru as clean.
No. finam.ru is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
finam.ru resolves to an IP operated by SERVICEPIPE LLC in RU (usage type: Data Center/Web Hosting/Transit). Hosting location alone doesn't make a site good or bad, but unusual geography for a brand's claimed country is one of many signals we weigh.
Yes. finam.ru sits in the global top-100k on Cloudflare Radar, which means it has substantial real-world traffic. That does not automatically make it safe, but established brands almost always rank here and throwaway scam domains almost never do.
This is a permanent record of the scan run on July 10, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around finam.ru have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.

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