10 ways you may be scammed

Be vigilant this Christmas, Fraudsters are out there! 10 ways to tell if you’re being scammed

Many of us are looking to get cash quickly this Christmas, seeking out the best deals with great returns; or you may be looking forward to that end-of-year bonus and want to place your money, in investment instruments which you believe will help achieve your life-long goals. However in our quest to find great investment opportunities for our money, some of us tend to fall victim to fraudulent investment schemes.

The Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (TTSEC) was established to regulate the securities industry and help investors and potential investors like you, make wise investment choices. We want you to exercise your due diligence by being aware of some of the tricks that fraudsters may try on you.

Here are some key phrases you can look out for: