Common types of misinformation
- Deepfake endorsements: AI-made videos of celebrities, business leaders or presenters promoting a “trading platform”.
- Pump and dump: a group buys a small share or token, spreads hype, and sells to the people who join late.
- Fake screenshots: edited profit screenshots and fake bank alerts used by signal sellers.
- Rumours as news: unverified claims presented as breaking news on social media.
- Impersonation: fake accounts of real brokers, regulators or journalists. See Scam Watch.
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Questions people ask
How do I report an investment scam?
Report it to your regulator (FSCA, CMA or SEC Nigeria) and to the police, and keep all messages and payment records.
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