Scam education · Online promotion
Investment offers through social media
How online groups and influencers can be used to promote misleading investment schemes.
Published 24 September 2026 · Prepared by Fraud Response Network
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How online groups and influencers can be used to promote misleading investment schemes. These patterns are indicators for careful checking, not a way to determine a specific person’s conduct without evidence.
Popularity does not establish legitimacy
Follower counts, testimonials and screenshots can be manipulated or paid for. Check the firm and the person making the offer through independent records.
Private groups can increase pressure
A chat group may create an illusion that many people are earning returns. Participants may be coordinated or fabricated.
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Do not rely on a link or wallet address posted in a group. Verify the opportunity and payment route independently.
If a payment has already been made, contact the relevant provider using its official contact details and preserve the original records.
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