Investment and Crypto Scams: The Red Flags

Investment scams use fake platforms, celebrity endorsements and pressure to invest quickly. This is general information, not financial advice.

Red flags

• Guaranteed or unusually high returns.
• Pressure to act now.
• Unregistered platforms or unclear ownership.
• Requests to pay in cryptocurrency or to a personal account.
• Contact from a stranger who becomes a mentor.

How to check

Search for the company in official regulator databases, verify the website address and read independent reviews.

If you have been scammed

Stop paying, collect evidence and report it to the regulator and your bank. Beware of “recovery” services that charge up-front fees.