Scam Sign: Tempting Offers – Investment Scams

 What are the tell-tale signs of an investment scam?

Scam Type	Key Messages	Accompanying Advisories
Investment Scam	It is likely a scam if an investment offer:  Promises high returns at low or no risk Involves pressure tactics like limited offers Is from a company not regulated by MAS. Check the MAS website for a list of registered financial institutions and representatives.	ADD Privacy Settings to your messaging app to avoid being added into unknown chatgroups Security features such as 2 or multi-FA for banking apps, transaction limits on payment accounts (bank, Paynow and PayLah).  Money lock to your bank accounts to further secure a portion of your savings CHECK Resources on the MAS website (i.e. Financial Institutions Directory, Registry of Representatives, and Investor Alert List) on whether the company offering the investment opportunity is regulated by MAS With someone you trust about the offer Call the Anti-Scam Helpline (1799) to check if you are unsure Call the official hotline of the company to check if this investment product is legitimate TELL Warn friends and family about this scam encounter Report and block suspected scam accounts and chat groups Call your bank immediately and make a police report if you think you have fallen victim