Overview: Investment Scam

Investment scams aren’t new, but these days they often come in a new form: cryptocurrency scams. In these schemes, criminals typically draw people in with promises of quick, high returns on digital currencies like Bitcoin. They might direct victims to fake trading platforms or apps that display phony profits to build trust, then encourage bigger deposits. 

When victims try to cash out, the criminal claims they’ll need to pay a fee to access the money or that technical problems make withdrawal impossible. 

In this series, we’ll walk you through the red flags for these scams, how to find reliable investment advice, as well as information and resources for victims of investment fraud.