Investment scams
Some opportunities are really very good –
maybe too good to be true...
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The most common investment scams may include profitable investment opportunities such as shares, bonds, cryptocurrencies, rare metals, property investments abroad or alternative energy.
Signs
- You repeatedly receive unusual phone calls.
- You are promised quick returns and are assured that the investment is safe.
- The offer is only available for a limited time.
- The offer is available only to you and you are asked not to share information about it.
What to do
- Always seek impartial financial advice before handing over money or making an online investment.
- Don’t give consideration to phone calls promising investment opportunities.
- Be wary of offers that promise safe investments, guaranteed returns and great profits.
- Be careful of future scams. If you have already invested in an online scam, it’s likely that scammers will try to hit you again, or sell your information to other criminals.
- Contact the police if you are suspicious.
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