Scams are increasingly sophisticated. Fraudsters can be articulate and financially knowledgeable, with credible websites, testimonials and materials that are hard to distinguish from the real thing. But if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
- Reject unexpected offers
- Spot the warning signs
- Check if a firm is authorised
- Check the iFSA Warning List
- Check it’s not a ‘clone firm’
- Get impartial advice
- If you’re suspicious, report it
- Be wary of future scams