In so-called cybertrading frauds, potential victims are made aware of alleged investment opportunities on social media or dating platforms. The scammers of the supposed companies take a highly professional approach, for example by using edited images of prominent people for their advertisements and thus feigning seriousness.
After clicking on a contact link, supposed employees of the company get in touch to explain the investment project and initiate the first investment. In many cases, there is even a small profit payout at the beginning, which motivates the victims to make further investments. The aim is almost always to invest in cryptocurrencies.
As a phenomenon of organized crime, cybertrading fraud presents our investigators with major challenges. The perpetrators cover their tracks and in the vast majority of cases it is no longer possible to trace the path of the money.
We would therefore like to protect you and draw your attention to the following warnings:
Be skeptical when investing if...
1. the investment offer is advertised on the Internet or in social media.
2. you receive unsolicited e-mails or discover supposed insider tips on the Internet.
3. no meaningful information about the broker can be found.
4. you are switched to private messenger services as part of the investment advice.
5. remote access to the computer is requested.
6. supposedly high returns and almost no risk are promised.
7. you are put under time pressure.
8. money is to be transferred abroad (outside Europe).
9. the business model is difficult to understand.
10. you are initially asked to pay €250.
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