The amount being lost to investment scams in the UK is increasing, with people aged between 55-64 losing the most, according to the brand-new data from Action Fraud. We’ve been contacted by viewers asking for advice on how to tell an investment is legit – including Ray, who has invested in an apparent start-up website, Ken, who has paid £200 to a trading platform, and lots of people asking about crypto, the most common type of investment scam. Scam Interceptors’ Nick Stapleton explains the most common red flags, including time limits, promises of high returns and poor reviews.
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