The guaranteed return that only exists in a screenshot.
Fake investment
A fake investment is a platform or adviser promising high guaranteed returns in order to collect deposits; the profit appears on screen, but withdrawals are never released.
Timeline
Idea
Promise what the market never promises
Fixed, daily, risk-free profit is the argument that removes any need to analyse.
A guaranteed return above market rates.
Plan
Build the storefront
A site with charts, testimonials and a dedicated manager who answers at any hour.
An exclusive manager on WhatsApp.
Objective
Increase the deposit
Every small withdrawal is paid to prove it works and justify a bigger deposit.
The first withdrawal is released quickly.
Execution
Block the exit
As the amount grows, fees, taxes and “verification” appear, demanding a new payment.
A charge to release the withdrawal.
Outcome
Cut off access
The platform vanishes with the history and support stops replying.
The site is down and contacts are blocked.
Other cases
- See how the scam works
The profit shows on screen; the withdrawal never does.
Cryptocurrency fraud
Cryptocurrency fraud uses wallets, tokens or yield bots to collect deposits in digital assets and block any withdrawal.
- See how the scam works
The call from the “bank” that asks you to transfer money yourself.
Fake instant payment and bank support
The fake instant payment scam is a call or message from a supposed bank employee who convinces the victim to transfer money or share codes to “cancel” a fraud.