INVESTMENT SCAM

What is an investment scam ?

• Illegal activity of providing false information to someone so that they will invest more in something.

Major Cause of Investment scam

1. It looks like the real thing • It appears to meet your needs or

desire. (Make more money)

Major Cause of Investment scam

2. Manipulated by Scammers • They ‘pushing your buttons’ to

produce the automatic response they want.

• It’s nothing to do with personally, but the way individuals behave in society are emotionally and socially.

Example of Investment Scam

YouTube: Stevie's Scam School:

Investment scam

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Etw2uVhQzvY

How to prevent investment scam ?

1. Research before invest • Understand company’s business and

its’ products or services before investing.

• Look for the company’s financial statements.

How to prevent investment scam ?

2. Know the salesperson • Spend times checking out the person

who promoting the investment before you invest.

• (Even if you already know the person personally / Friends also can cheat us.)

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