Investment / get-rich-quick

Guaranteed returns and celebrity endorsements that don't exist.

How it works

Ads or DMs promote a trading platform, signal group, or token with guaranteed returns, often using deepfakes of Elon Musk or news anchors. Once you deposit, withdrawals are blocked.

Red flags

Guaranteed or fixed daily returns
Celebrity endorsements you can't verify
Pressure to recruit friends
Unregistered platform

Real-world example

"Join our VIP signals group — guaranteed 15% weekly. Limited spots."

What to do

01Check the firm against your country's regulator (SEC, FCA, ASIC).
02Walk away from any 'guaranteed' return.
03Report to the regulator and the platform where you saw the ad.

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