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Investment Fraud |
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Officers have been made aware of recent incidents where residents have been sending money to various companies, heres some advice around scams and fraud tactics.
Investment fraud usually involves criminals contacting people out of the blue (cold calling) or contacting them via social media about a good investment opportunity. The fraudsters explain there is a rewarding opportunity to invest in a scheme or product with little or no risk. There may also be fake adverts, websites or documents to make the investment seem more genuine. The criminals will convince victims that the investment is going to be valuable and earn them a lot of money, but once they have received payment, they will stop all contact with the victim. Some of the key warning signs to look out for include: An out of the blue message, usually on social media Claims of high returns and low risk Vague responses to questions you ask for example how the investment works Unprofessional documents, emails or conversations Unusual payment methods are suggested Our advice would be: Be wary of unexpected cold-calls offering a deal that sounds too good to be true Never send anyone money unless you can trust who they say they are or what they are offering is genuine Take your time with making the decision – do you research, ask for documentation and seek independent advice If the deal seems too good to be true, it probably is Report anything suspicious us by calling 101 or visiting our website. You can also contact Action Fraud online: actionfraud.police.uk or call 0300 123 2040 For more advice, visit our banking, payment card, investment and pension fraud page. | ||
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