Crypto scams are on the rise! Don’t let your investment dreams turn into a nightmare, follow our simple tips…
- Do your research – criminals create fake platforms to imitate genuine investment sites. Search the company on the FCA Firm Checker and beware of poor design, spelling and grammar.
- Beware unsolicited approaches on social media or dating platforms about day trading or crypto investment schemes.
- Beware of ‘early exit’ attempts to move communication from the original platform onto an encrypted platform, such as WhatsApp or Telegram.
- Beware of continuous pressure to make additional investments, and of messages being sent outside business hours.
- Be suspicious if you are advised to ignore warning messages from banks & crypto exchanges or being instructed not to tell anyone about a ‘special deal.’
If you think you’ve been a victim, report it to reportfraud.police.uk
