{"id":20030,"date":"2023-04-24T09:00:48","date_gmt":"2023-04-24T07:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/my-life.lu\/?p=20030"},"modified":"2023-05-31T08:18:17","modified_gmt":"2023-05-31T06:18:17","slug":"how-to-spot-an-investment-scam-30119","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/my-life.lu\/en\/how-to-spot-an-investment-scam-30119\/","title":{"rendered":"How to spot an investment scam"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"playht-iframe-wrapper\" style=\"max-height: 210px !important;\">\n\t<iframe\n\tscrolling=\"no\"\n\tclass=\"playht-iframe-player\"\n\tid=\"playht-iframe-player\"\n\theight=\"90px\"\n\twidth=\"100%\"\n\tframeborder=\"0\"\n\tstyle=\"max-height: 90px; height: 90px !important;\"\n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/play.ht\/embed\/?article_url=https:\/\/my-life.lu\/en\/?p=20030&voice=en-GB-SoniaNeural&appId=fiFJxxWiUV3tImG&trans_id=-NOyy1ZLHaemm_9uP7rq\"\n\tdata-voice=\"en-GB-SoniaNeural\"\n\tarticle-url=\"https:\/\/my-life.lu\/en\/?p=20030\"\n\tdata-appId=\"fiFJxxWiUV3tImG\"\n\tallowfullscreen=\"\">\n\t<\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"entete\">Phoney financial advisers, fake websites, misleading promises&#8230; No one is safe from investment scams. While the techniques involved can be subtle, there are certain things to keep an eye out for. Here are some of the best strategies and responses to avoid falling into the trap.<\/p>\n<p>With today\u2019s high <a href=\"https:\/\/my-life.lu\/en\/after-the-great-stability-investment-in-a-world-of-inflation-30116\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>inflation<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, you may be tempted to diversify your investments into solutions promising higher returns. Be careful, though, because scams are everywhere and the scammers are constantly improving their skilful techniques. However, with a little care, it\u2019s almost always possible to spot a scam.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h2_0\" >Common investment scams<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Fake online trading sites<\/span><\/p>\n<p>You receive an email or see an ad online that talks up a high-return risk-free investment. You arrive at a trading site that seems trustworthy and reliable. In reality, it\u2019s all fake. These websites are very well designed. The fraudsters offer a range of financial products with realistic paperwork and fake license numbers. They even post positive online reviews about their fictitious company.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Non-standard investments are never risk free and have no guarantee of returns.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Non-standard investments<\/span><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re encouraged to put your money in non-standard investments with guaranteed high returns, such as wine, diamonds or renewable energies. Beware! Non-standard investments are never risk free and have no guarantee of returns. Although many such companies are legitimate, some only want to cheat you. Do <a href=\"https:\/\/my-life.lu\/en\/category\/mywealth-en\/investment-and-life-insurance-en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>your own research<\/strong><\/span><\/a> and always get advice from recognised experts before making such investments.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Cold calls<\/span><\/p>\n<p>You get a call from someone offering you an exceptional investment opportunity. The so-called adviser is convincing and appears to be professional. They inspire your confidence and make you believe they\u2019re qualified to offer you the investment product. In reality, they\u2019re trying to get their hands on your personal information and money.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Useful info<\/strong>: To win your confidence, the fraudsters may suggest a small initial payment, which earns you a little money. You then decide to invest more. But when you try to collect your returns, they no longer respond to emails or calls, or you can no longer log into your account.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; background-color: #b5b7b7;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Advice:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Beware of promises involving risk-free get-rich-quick investments. There\u2019s no such thing as a safe investment with exceptional returns.<\/li>\n<li>Never divulge personal information over the phone or in a contact form linked to an advertisement.<\/li>\n<li>Never accept an investment offer unless you\u2019ve requested it yourself.<\/li>\n<li>Take time to think and never invest under pressure. A good opportunity missed is soon forgotten, but a bad investment stays with us for life.<\/li>\n<li>Always verify your contact person\u2019s details by yourself.<\/li>\n<li>Carefully read any documents sent to you and make sure you understand the risks involved. If in doubt, don\u2019t sign.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure the entity is registered with a supervisory authority: the Financial Supervisory Authority (CSSF) in Luxembourg, the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) in Belgium, the Financial Markets Authority (AMF) in France or the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) in Germany. If not, steer clear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Online training<\/span><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re drawn to an ad that offers advice or training on becoming a trader or real estate investor. While some offers are authentic, many are merely scams. Phoney trainers promise easy money thanks to their method. They offer free courses that turn out to be costly, have no expertise, or simply lure you to fraudulent platforms.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Scammers catch your attention with current trends and promise investments with very high returns.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Crypto asset scams<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Scammers catch your attention with current trends and promise investments with very high returns. They use a range of techniques. For example, they lure you onto fake <a href=\"https:\/\/my-life.lu\/en\/cryptocurrency-bitcoin-how-does-it-all-work-50041\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>cryptocurrency<\/strong><\/span><\/a> exchanges, launch new crypto assets that turn out to be phoney, or sell you copies of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). When it comes to crypto assets, always be on guard. Even if the offer is legitimate, these are extremely volatile and risky investments.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Advice from new \u201cfriends\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>You meet someone on a social network or dating site. They earn your trust, then tell you about investments that have made them lots of money and offer to bring you on board. Be careful, it\u2019s probably a scam.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u201cPump and dump\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>You learn via chatrooms or social networks that the value of a stock is about to shoot up. Like other investors, you buy the stock, causing the price to rise. In reality, these shares were bought on the cheap by crooks who then spread false information to create interest and artificially raise their price. They then sell all their positions, leaving the remaining investors with shares that are effectively worthless. Never fall for the illusion of <a href=\"https:\/\/my-life.lu\/en\/the-illusion-of-market-timing-30044\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>market timing<\/strong><\/span><\/a>; instead focus on long-term investments.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Recovering lost funds<\/span><\/p>\n<p>You lose money on a bad investment and are contacted by a so-called financial professional who offers to help get it back. In return, you\u2019re asked to provide personal information and pay a fee. Ultimately, you get no help and the scammer disappears with your money.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Identity theft<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Scammers clone the website of a regulated entity, such as a bank, an insurance company, or an asset manager. They offer you financial products or securities in the entity\u2019s name. Since the entity is well-known and regulated, you trust them. However, the names, official logos and even the (copied) registration number used by the scammers are all false. In reality, the contact information or forms send you to fake sources.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; background-color: #b5b7b7;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Advice:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Always check the website address and contact emails. Differences with the real contact information may be minimal, for example, one different letter, an extra dash or a different extension (e.g. \u201c.com\u201d instead of \u201c.lu\u201d).<\/li>\n<li>Check the phone number: can you find it in other company materials or in official directories? Foreign contact details or a special number should arouse suspicion.<\/li>\n<li>You can also call the company\u2019s headquarters and ask to speak to your contact person.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<blockquote><p>Financial investment scams can also be spread by acquaintances or relatives who are convinced they\u2019re providing you with a good opportunity.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The Ponzi scheme<\/span><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re approached by someone who tells you about a good investment opportunity. You try it out and actually receive a return on your investment. However, in reality, there was no investment.<\/p>\n<p>The Ponzi scheme makes you think you\u2019ve invested your money in a high-yield product. However, the funds paid in by new investors are used to pay out fake returns (supposedly generated by the investment) to existing investors or to pay back those who want to cash out. When the fake manager is unable to find new sources of funding, he or she vanishes with what remains.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Useful info:<\/strong> financial investment scams can also be spread by acquaintances or relatives who are convinced they\u2019re providing you with a good opportunity. This is known as a pyramid scheme (where the initial investors \u201crecruit\u201d new members).<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; background-color: #b5b7b7;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Advice:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Be wary of anyone offering supposedly safe investments with \u201cguaranteed\u201d high returns or \u201cfor privileged investors only\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Find out more about the company, its investment strategy and the product on offer. All information should be clear and accurate.<\/li>\n<li>Be wary if they offer you money to recruit new investors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"h2_1\" >What are the warning signs?<\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to avoiding all these scams, certain things should put you on maximum alert.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>They guarantee risk-free high returns<\/li>\n<li>You receive an unsolicited investment offer<\/li>\n<li>The product on offer is reserved for privileged investors<\/li>\n<li>They pressure you to make a quick decision<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019re asked to make a deposit or pay a fee<\/li>\n<li>They ask for bank details or other personal information<\/li>\n<li>They don\u2019t ask anything about your goals or your <a href=\"https:\/\/my-life.lu\/en\/what-type-of-investor-are-you-30008\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>investor profile<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li>The entity\u2019s contact details or bank account are located abroad<\/li>\n<li>The terms of the agreement are vague: lack of information about the company, the product on offer, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When faced with any of these situations, or if your interlocutor is insistent or unprofessional, stay on guard, because it\u2019s almost certainly a scam.<\/p>\n<p>The Luxembourg Financial Supervisory Authority (CSSF) has published a detailed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cssf.lu\/en\/financial-fraud\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>list of indicators that you\u2019re dealing with a suspicious provider<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Useful info:<\/strong> On its website, the CSSF regularly publishes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cssf.lu\/en\/publication-data\/?content_type=617\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>warnings<\/strong><\/span><\/a> to consumers that highlight the activities of fraudulent companies operating in the Grand Duchy. It also provides a <a href=\"https:\/\/searchentities.apps.cssf.lu\/search-entities\/search?lng=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>search tool<\/strong><\/span><\/a> that allows consumers to identify entities regulated and registered in Luxembourg. If you have any doubts about the authenticity of a service provider, you can contact the supervisory authority directly.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Bear in mind that there\u2019s no such thing as a risk-free high return.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>To conclude, bear in mind that there\u2019s no such thing as a risk-free high return. As William Goehry, Inspection Manager at BIL, points out in the article entitled \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/my-life.lu\/en\/the-top-5-bank-frauds-in-luxembourg-in-2021-50046\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>The top 5 bank frauds in Luxembourg in 2021<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u201d: \u201cDon\u2019t be taken in by offers that are too good to be true, they\u2019re probably false!\u201d If in doubt, don\u2019t hesitate to contact your bank.<\/p>\n<p>To find out what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bil.com\/en\/individuals\/security-prevention\/Pages\/Index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>steps to follow when you fall victim to an investment scam<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, you can also consult BIL\u2019s security\/prevention page.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Phoney financial advisers, fake websites, misleading promises&#8230; No one is safe from investment scams. 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