Investment Fraud Checklist
Table of Contents
Questions to Ask
Do you understand how the investment works?
Is the person contacting you about the investment a stranger?
Are you dealing with a registered adviser?
Can you verify the investment with a credible source?
Is the seller reluctant to provide written information on the investment?
If you are promised a guaranteed return, is the guarantee given by a reputable financial institution?
Have you been guaranteed high investment returns with little or no risk?
Is your money guaranteed to be there when you need it?
Have you been offered 'insider information'?
Is information on the investment found only on the Internet?
Does the investment sound too good to be true?
Is the investment opportunity based on facts?
Are you promised a high return on a low-risk investment?
Do you have enough time to make a decision?
Is the risk you are taking reasonable for the expected return?
Tips
If you don't understand the investment, don't invest.
If you receive an unsolicited investment opportunity, get a second opinion.
Never feel pressured into buying an investment on the spot.
Take your time making investment decisions.
Ask for proof of the guarantee in writing.
Make sure you understand and can afford the amount of risk you're taking on.
Beware of the sources of 'hot tips' or 'insider news'.
Never sign documents you have not read carefully.
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Who it's for
This Investment Fraud Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Investment Fraud essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Investment Fraud structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
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How to use this Investment Fraud Checklist
- Save Investment Fraud Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Investment Fraud (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.