Red Flags of Investment Fraud Checklist
Can you spot the warning signs of investment fraud?
Protect your investments by watching out for these red flags:
Unlicensed investment professionals
Aggressive sellers who may provide exaggerated or false credentials
Offers that sound “too good to be true”
"Risk-free" investment opportunities
Promises of great wealth and guaranteed returns
“Everyone is buying it” pitches
Pressure to invest right now
Over-the-top, sensational pitches that may have fake testimonials
Unsolicited pitches seeking to obtain your personal information
Asked to pay for investments by credit card, gift card,
or wiring money abroad or to a personal account
Three ways to avoid fraud:
Ask questions
Research every investment opportunity thoroughly
before you invest
Conduct a background check on any investment
professional at Investor.gov
