
‘Be sceptical’: FSCA flags fresh spike in social-media investment scams
A string of new cases shows how fraudsters are mimicking brands, cloning FSP numbers and impersonating officials to steal funds.

A string of new cases shows how fraudsters are mimicking brands, cloning FSP numbers and impersonating officials to steal funds.

Fraudsters are increasingly impersonating reputable financial firms and executives to lure investors.

Fraudsters are posing as the FSCA and licensed financial service providers on social media.

The FSCA warns the public about multiple unauthorised financial scams impersonating trusted brands on social media, urging caution and verification before investing.