Charles Schwab

✅ Legitimate

Investment / Financial Services · Founded 1971

Charles Schwab is one of the largest US brokerage firms offering investment, banking, and retirement services. It acquired TD Ameritrade in 2020.

Trust Score

out of 10

Our Verdict

Charles Schwab is a fully regulated, legitimate brokerage. Contact Schwab only through schwab.com or their verified phone number on your account statements.

This is a legitimate company. Exercise normal caution and be alert to impersonators.

⚠️ Scam Warning

Schwab is legitimate but is impersonated in phishing attempts and fake customer service calls, particularly targeting older investors.

🚨 Known Scams Using Charles Schwab's Name

• Fake Schwab security alert emails phishing for login credentials
• Tech support scammers claiming to be Schwab technical support

🚩 Red Flags to Watch For

⚠ Schwab calling you unexpectedly about account security

⚠ Emails from non-schwab.com domains about your Schwab account

📋 Report a Scam Involving Charles Schwab

If you've encountered a scam using Charles Schwab's name, report it to help protect others.

Report to FTC Report to Charles Schwab Report to FBI IC3

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