Fraud through claimed expertise.
WHAT FAKE TRADING PLATFORMS DO
Show growing balances that do not exist, and refuse withdrawal.
WHAT THE PATTERN IS
Small withdrawals permitted early, building confidence Encouragement to deposit more Withdrawal blocked, with fees demanded Fees paid, and more demanded
WHAT DEMANDED FEES ARE
Further theft, never a route to withdrawal.
WHAT MANAGED ACCOUNT SCAMS CLAIM
That an expert will trade on your behalf for a share.
WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENS
The funds are taken.
WHAT SIGNAL AND ROBOT SCAMS CLAIM
Automated systems producing consistent profit.
WHY THAT IS IMPLAUSIBLE
Anyone with such a system would use it rather than sell it.
WHAT ROMANCE-BASED INVESTMENT FRAUD IS
A relationship built over weeks, leading to investment advice.
WHY IT IS EFFECTIVE
Trust is established before money is mentioned.
WHAT THE SIGNS ARE
A relationship moving quickly Never meeting Investment introduced as helping you Pressure when you hesitate
WHAT TO DO
Never invest on the advice of someone you have not met.
WHAT CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENTS IN THIS SECTOR USUALLY ARE
Fabricated, using images without permission.
WHAT TO VERIFY
Any claimed endorsement, at its supposed source.
