Avoid financial fraud
Crypto and social media fraud, pyramid selling, Ponzi schemes…
Here’s some information to help you identify and protect yourself against common types of fraud.
Become a superinvestor in just a few days? No way!
Beware of opportunities that are too good to be true.
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Crypto fraud
There are many cryptoasset scams around. Learn to identify them so you don’t get defrauded.
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Social media scams: Be careful, even if someone says they’re a friend!
Here are three types of fraud often seen in social media.
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Ponzi schemes: An example of what not to do
Have you heard of Charles Ponzi? He was a con artist who became famous during the 1920s and earned notoriety by duping investors with promises of an annual return in excess of 200%.
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You thought you were insured: Beware of insurance fraud!
Fraudsters pocket the premium and issue fake insurance policies so their victims think they're covered. Here's how you can protect yourself against this type of fraud.