My online partner wants me to invest in their business. Is it safe?
Be very careful. Asking for business capital or a "joint investment" is a common next step in romance scams. Do not send money to anyone you have not met and checked.
Sometimes the request is not for an emergency but for an opportunity: a shop to open, stock to buy, a forex account where "we will both earn". It feels like building a future together.
The money goes to the scammer, and the "profits" shown in an app are not real.
Before you send anything
- Meet the person in real life first.
- Never invest through an app or link they send you.
- Check if the company is registered with URSB, and if an investment firm is licensed by the CMA.
- Talk to someone you trust about the plan.
Frequently asked questions
- They showed me their profits. Is that proof?
- No. Screenshots and dashboards can be faked. Profits you cannot withdraw are not profits.
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