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Fraudulent pitches promise unusually strong returns through fake platforms, fake advisors, social media introductions, or pressure to invest before you can verify the offer.

The scam starts with a tip, ad, wrong-number text, dating contact, or fake expert who claims a low-risk investment opportunity. You are shown fake dashboards, fake profits, or scripted testimonials designed to build confidence quickly. Once you deposit more money, withdrawals stop, fees multiply, or the contact disappears entirely.

Treat guaranteed returns and urgent deadlines as a red flag. Verify firms, licenses, and websites independently before sending money. Never invest based only on screenshots, chats, or celebrity-style endorsements. Start small and confirm you can withdraw before trusting any platform.

Stop contact, save evidence, and verify the situation through official channels before sending money or information. If you shared financial details, contact your bank right away and report the incident to the FTC at ftc.gov/complaint.

Report it to the FTC at ftc.gov/complaint, the impersonated company or platform, and local authorities if money, identity information, or account access was involved.