Red Flags to Investment Scams

http://www.red-flags.ca Common warning signs that an investment opportunity may be a scam. Interviews with victims and experts.

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[archiebunkerfan]

these called investors think money grows on trees...no one will make you money, but you !

[BCSCInvestRight]

@archiebunkerfan We disagree. People from all walks of life fall victim to investment scams. Most successful frauds are built on trust. Scam artists work hard to get to know their victims. Once a scam artist gains a person's trust, he or she will target their sales pitch to the person's specific situation. That's why it's important to understand the Red Flags and seek independent advice when you are thinking about an investment opportunity.

[Alwaysthatperson]

Some one should be communicating with the Deaf Communities in BS and the US. This community is being preyed upon. Who would you suggest we contact in the US.

[BCSCInvestRight]

@Alwaysthatperson Thanks for your inquiry. To report a suspected investment scam in the U.S., we suggest people contact their local state regulator. They can find contact information on the North American Securities Administrators Association website, or they can contact

the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

[Deafpanasonic]

Is Imperia Invest, IBC SCAM? Please answer this question.

Thanks

[BCSCInvestRight]

Thank you for your inquiry. InvestRight is the investor education program of the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC), located in British Columbia, Canada. The company you ask about is not registered with the BCSC; however, we have reviewed the disclosure published on its website and conclude that it has the hallmarks of a scam.

[archiebunkerfan]

@BCSCInvestRight I disagree with you. And you should work harder than scam artists to protect your $. When larger amounts come into play, my motto is...trust no one ! It is not hard to find lots of evidence, that no one will make you money...but you !

I m not a wise guy nor trying to disrespect you. Thanks

[dogmusher]

imperia invest is scam!!! lovehorse71 wiil be hide from youtube wow . she will plan to close her youtube account let u know that...

[BCSCInvestRight]

Thanks for the comment. We appreciate the contribution.

Just to clarify, we say that there is no such thing as "guaranteed high returns, no risk." Any such promise is a red flag that it may be an investment scam and it should be reported to securities regulators. We want people to think about risk when they invest - the higher the return, the higher the risk. As you mentioned, this means people should always do their due diligence when investing.