General advice to avoid becoming the victim of a financial scam:
- Don't transfer money to someone you don't know. Only send money to people you know personally and whose identity you can verify.
- Seek independent financial advice before making any investments or talk to someone you trust before you make a commitment.
- Take your time in making decisions that involve parting with money. After all, it's YOUR MONEY! Don't be pressured into making quick decisions.
- Always remember, if something sounds too good to be true, it usually is!
These tips can also be found in the downloadable leaflet at the end of this page.
More Advice
Further advice about financial scams is available from the following websites:
