Scammers are targeting people through:
- Social Media & Messaging Apps – They often pretend to be a love interest, friend, or financial advisor.
- Fake Investment Platforms – They show you fake profits to keep you investing more.
- High Returns Promises – If it sounds too good to be true, it is.
- They gain your trust slowly, then introduce you to a fake investment opportunity.
- You see fake dashboards showing growth, but the money is not real.
- When you try to withdraw, they ask for more money or block access.
- Someone you don’t know well pushing crypto investments.
- Being told to send money to “help unlock” your profits.
- Pressure to act quickly or secrecy about the investment.
- Don’t trust financial advice from strangers.
- Never send money or share personal info with someone you just met online.
- Talk to a trusted friend, your bank, or call the FBI if you’re unsure.
Do:
- Research before investing.
- Talk to someone you trust about new opportunities.
- Report suspicious behavior.
Don’t:
- Trust strangers online with your money.
- Send money to unlock fake profits.
- Keep it secret because someone told you to.
If you think you’ve been scammed, contact your bank immediately and report it to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).
