🚩 60-Second Fraud Risk Self-Assessment
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🚩 10 Major Warning Signs of Investment Fraud
The more items that apply, the higher the likelihood of fraud. The combination of 'guaranteed profits + private trading + asking for money before withdrawal' almost certainly indicates fraud.
- Guaranteed profits, no risk of loss
All legitimate investments carry risk; no one can guarantee returns. - Unreasonably high monthly returns
Rates of 10%, 20% or more, with annualized returns far exceeding the market, are unsustainable. - Joining a LINE/Telegram group for 'mentor-led trades'
Genuine brokers do not operate through private messaging groups. - Transferring money to a personal or nominee account
Funds should not go outside regulated channels. - Not approved by the Financial Supervisory Commission
Operating securities/investment consulting/banking business without a license. - Requires deposit/tax/unfreezing fee before withdrawal
The most typical withdrawal-blocking tactic. - Fake celebrity, fake news, fake endorsement
Using celebrity photos or fake media reports to gain trust. - Limited-time, limited-quota pressuring you to decide quickly
No time given for you to verify. - Early stage allows small profits and withdrawals
Pig butchering: aims to lure you into investing more principal. - Refuses video calls, won't provide company info
Those afraid of scrutiny usually can't stand it.
5 Common Fake Investment Tactics
Tactics change packaging, but the pattern stays the same. Recognize the pattern, and you won't be easily hooked.
📈 Fake Investment Group 'Teacher Leads Trades'
They lure you into stock/futures/crypto groups with fake assistants and analysts who show profit screenshots and guide you to fake platforms.
🪙 Cryptocurrency / Fake Exchange
They trick you into transferring crypto to their platform; the numbers keep rising, but withdrawals get blocked.
💘 Fake Dating / Pig Butchering
After building a relationship online, they claim to have insider info and lure you into investing together, scamming both feelings and money.
🎭 Fake Celebrity / Fake Endorsement
They use celebrity photos and fake news, claiming 'Follow my AI system for steady profits.'
🏦 Fake Platform / Fake App
They impersonate well-known brokers or create realistic platforms with professional interfaces but no real trading.
Already scammed? Do these three things immediately
Time is money—the sooner you report, the higher the chance to intercept funds. Don't pay any more 'unfreezing fees/taxes.'
🆘 Emergency Stop-Loss Three Steps
- Call 165 Anti-Fraud Hotline Explain the situation, keep all chat and payment records.
- Contact your bank immediately Report/block the transaction to try to intercept or hold the funds.
- File a police report Also report the operator to the Financial Supervisory Commission for unlicensed/fraud activities.
📞 165 National Anti-Fraud Hotline (24hr) • 110 Police • Your bank's customer service
Before investing, 3 steps to verify if they are real
Most scams can be avoided by just spending 10 minutes verifying before wiring money. Public info is free to check.
📚 Anti-Fraud Guides
10 Major Warning Signs of Investment Scams and Real Pitch Takedown
Break down the 10 major warning signs of investment scams: guaranteed profits, guru-led trading, withdrawal blocks, fake celebrity endorsements, etc., with common pitch examples and identification methods. If any appear, stop and verify.
5 Common Types of Investment Scams: Full Analysis (2026)
Fake investment group guru-led trading, fake cryptocurrency exchanges, pig butchering romance scams, fake celebrity endorsements, fake platforms and fake apps—5 most common investment scams' operation methods and key identification points.
How to Identify Fake Investment Platform Apps: 5 Verification Steps
Learn 5 steps to identify fake investment platforms and apps: check the Financial Supervisory Commission's approved list, check company registration, verify deposit/withdrawal channels, identify counterfeit domains and apps, and test withdrawals. Must-read before you invest.
Pre-Investment Checklist: 7 Things to Verify in 10 Minutes
A checklist to verify before investing or transferring money: check company registration, check the responsible person and penalties, check FSC approval, check fund channels, check reasonableness of returns, check withdrawal ability, and check online reviews. 10 minutes can avoid most scams.
What to Do After an Investment Scam? Steps to Stop Loss and File a Report
Steps to take after being scammed in an investment: call 165, contact your bank to freeze funds, file a police report, report to the FSC, and preserve evidence. The sooner you act, the higher the chance of recovery. Includes FAQs.
How to Identify Cryptocurrency Investment Scams? Common Tactics and Self-Protection
Common tactics in crypto scams: fake exchanges, USDT transfers, fake wallet apps, high-return mining/staking. Learn to recognize red flags, verify before transferring, and what to do if scammed.
What is Pig Butchering? Identifying and Protecting Yourself from Romance Investment Scams
How pig butchering (romance investment scams) works: meeting on dating apps, building long-term emotional connection, then luring you to invest together. Learn to identify early red flags, protect yourself, and how to cut losses if already involved.
❓ FAQ
How to tell if an investment is a scam?
Look for four signals: ① Guaranteed profits, no risk, monthly returns above 10%; ② They ask you to add LINE/Telegram for private operations, bypassing regular brokers or banks; ③ The platform or operator is not on the Financial Supervisory Commission's approved list; ④ Withdrawal requires paying a deposit, tax, or fee first. If any one fits, be highly alert.
What to do if scammed in an investment?
Immediately: ① Call 165 Anti-Fraud Hotline to report and keep evidence; ② Contact your bank to try to stop the payment; ③ File a police report and report to the Financial Supervisory Commission. Do not pay any 'unfreezing fee/tax.'
How to verify if a company is real before investing?
① Check the company's tax ID and registration status via the Ministry of Economic Affairs' company registry; ② Verify legal qualifications on the Financial Supervisory Commission's approved list; ③ Use a public due diligence tool (e.g., ai-ddmap.com) to check owners, directors, and penalty records. If no registration is found, or it's an overseas platform without local legal registration, the risk is extremely high.
Will this website recommend what I should buy?
No. This site does not sell any investment products, accept sponsored content, or recommend any targets. We only teach you how to identify risks and verification methods. Investment decisions and risks are your own.