Investment & Financial Scams

Investment scam calls are one of the fastest growing types of fraud in the UK. Someone rings out of the blue offering you a chance to invest in cryptocurrency, forex, or shares. They promise returns that sound too good to be true because they are. The FCA says that reports of crypto investment scams have more than doubled since 2020, and losses are climbing every year.

These callers are well rehearsed and professional sounding. They build fake trading platforms where your money appears to be growing, then disappear when you try to withdraw. Most crypto and investment activity is not regulated in the UK, so you have no FSCS protection and no access to the Financial Ombudsman if things go wrong. Our guides cover the different scams doing the rounds and how to protect yourself.