Scam Watch

Live investment scam & fraud warnings

Newly flagged unauthorised and cloned firms, regulator enforcement actions and the latest scam tactics pulled live from the FCA Warning List, SEC, CFTC, FTC and FBI. Always check a firm on its home regulator's register before sending money.

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Six red flags

Guaranteed high returns
No legitimate investment guarantees profit. Promises of fixed 5–20% monthly returns are the single most common fraud signal.
Pressure to act now
Countdown timers, closing allocations and 'today only' pricing exist to stop you checking the firm's registration.
Unsolicited contact
Cold calls, WhatsApp groups, Telegram 'signal' rooms and romance-to-crypto pipelines all start with a stranger.
Cloned firms
Fraudsters copy the name and reference number of a regulated firm. Always call the number on the regulator's register, not the one you were sent.
Odd payment routes
Requests for crypto transfers, personal bank accounts, gift cards or 'tax release fees' before withdrawal are fraud.
Withdrawal problems
Balances that only go up on-screen but can never be withdrawn mean the platform is fake.

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