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Warning Signs of an Online Investment Scam
Recognise pressure tactics, impersonation, remote-access requests, guaranteed-profit claims and suspicious payment instructions.
Common warning signs
- Guaranteed or unusually consistent returns.
- Pressure to deposit immediately or recover an earlier loss.
- Requests for remote-access software, passwords or one-time codes.
- Payment to a personal account or unknown cryptocurrency wallet.
- A company or licence name that does not match official records.
What to do
Stop contact, do not send more money, preserve records and independently verify the entity. Australian users can review Scamwatch and ASIC MoneySmart guidance and report suspected scams through the appropriate official channel.
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