Investment scams often show these warning signs:   

1. Pressure Tactics: 

• Urgent deadlines ("Limited time offer") 

• Claims of exclusive opportunities 

• Pressure to invest quickly 

• Threats about losing money or opportunities 

2. Unrealistic Returns: 

• Promises of high returns with no risk 

• Guaranteed profits 

• Consistent returns regardless of market conditions 

• Claims of insider information 

3. Payment Red Flags: 

• Requests to use specific payment platforms 

• Can't withdraw money through normal banks 

• Need to pay fees to access your returns 

• Must make additional deposits to withdraw funds

4. Communication Patterns: 

• Move chats to WhatsApp/Telegram quickly 

• Overseas numbers contacting you 

• Unsolicited investment advice 

• Claims to be from well-known companies but using unofficial contact methods 

5. Website/ Platform Issues: 

• Websites that copy legitimate companies 

• Platforms you can't find much information about 

• Trading platforms that always show profits 

• Can't withdraw money without meeting new conditions 

Before proceeding with any investment opportunity, please:  

• Check if the company is licensed via MAS Financial Institutions Directory (https://eservices.mas.gov.sg/fid) 

• Be cautious of deals that come from strangers, especially on social media or messaging apps 

• Never share your banking or personal details with unverified sources 

• Check suspicious websites, messages or phone numbers using the ScamShield app

If you've invested money and: 

• They're making it difficult to withdraw 

• They're insisting on using specific platforms 

• They're threatening you'll lose everything  

These are classic signs of an investment scam.

If you believe you've fallen for an investment scam, please:

• Stop any further transactions immediately

• File a police report immediately

• Report to MAS

• Contact your bank if you've made any transfers

• Report the suspicious website link/ phone number/ message on the ScamShield app

Please refer to the following police advisories on investment-related scams:

• Investment scams impersonating notable public figures (Updated 20 April 2025 @ 10:35 AM)

• Scams involving the impersonation of cryptocurrency platforms (Updated 03 July 2025 @ 8:55 PM)