Investment and crypto scams
A new contact, often met online, shows you big returns on a trading app and invites you in.
A new contact, often met online, shows you big returns on a trading app and invites you in.
Warning signs
- Guaranteed or unusually high returns.
- An app or website you have never heard of, recommended by someone you met online.
- You can add money easily, but withdrawals need "fees" or "taxes" first.
What to do
- Check the firm with your financial regulator before investing.
- Stop paying. Fees to unlock a withdrawal are part of the scam.
- Beware of "recovery" services offering to get your money back for a fee.
Where to report it
- US: Federal Trade Commission
- US: FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center
- UK: Action Fraud
- Canada: Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
- Australia: Scamwatch
See the latest on our scams page, updated daily from official sources.