FOREX and FX are two other names commonly used to address the foreign exchange market. Regardless of the name used, the foreign exchange market deals with transactions that take place between different countries, using different currencies. The foreign exchange market is never still, and it consistently deals with transactions that must be finalized by brokers and banks. Sadly, since most people are not aware of the fact that transactions on the FOREX must be handled by a licensed broker or by a financial company already involved in the FOREX, some scamming foreign companies and individuals have popped up, trying to make money out of these people.