Understanding investment scams

Investment scams are common.

Here’s how to check whether the investment you're being offered is legitimate or a scam:

• Legitimate investments never guarantee profit
• Legitimate investments aren’t arranged over social media or messaging apps like WhatsApp
• Legitimate investment companies are registered with the FCA

When you make a bank transfer to a fraudster's account, it's very difficult for us to get your money back. Fraudsters usually move the money out of the account you send it to as soon as they get it.

Please take care before making any investments.