Request the SCRD Number
Ask your financial advisor to provide their SCRD Number before engaging their services. All registered professionals are legally obligated to disclose this number.
| South African Certification and Registration Panel
STEP-BY-STEP
How To Verify A Professional
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Visit SCARP Verification Portal
Navigate to scarp.gov.za/verify and enter the SCRD Number in the search field.
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Confirm the Details
Verify that the name, firm, province and professional category displayed match the person you are consulting.
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Check the Status
Ensure the registration status shows [ ACTIVE ]. Do not engage professionals with [ SUSPENDED ] or [ INACTIVE ] status.
✓ Signs of a Legitimate Professional
- Provides SCRD Number without hesitation
- Appears in the SCARP National Registry as [ ACTIVE ]
- Provides a written mandate before rendering services
- Discloses all fees, commissions, and conflicts of interest
- Issues a Record of Advice for every transaction
- Has verifiable professional qualifications
⚠ Warning Signs of Financial Fraud
- Unable or unwilling to provide a SCRD Number
- Promises guaranteed returns or risk-free investments
- Pressures you to invest immediately or urgently
- Uses unofficial banking details or payment channels
- Refuses to provide a written mandate or documentation
- Cannot be found in the SCARP registry
