Every investment scam follows a recognisable pattern. Understanding these journeys helps you identify warning signs earlier and know what to do if you've already transferred funds.
Victims are approached through social media, messaging apps or fake adverts.
Friendly conversations and fake success stories build confidence.
The platform displays fake gains to encourage larger deposits.
Victims are pressured to invest more to unlock higher returns.
Unexpected taxes or release fees are demanded.
Another fraudster promises to recover funds for an upfront payment.
These are among the most frequently reported fraud patterns received by ASKBALL.
Professional-looking websites showing fake trading profits.
Long-term relationship building before introducing fake investments.
Claims of automated profits while withdrawals remain impossible.
Copies a genuine firm's branding and licence details.
Promises to recover funds but requests more payments first.
Victims unknowingly transfer funds to attacker-controlled wallets.
Do not pay additional fees.
Keep screenshots, emails and wallet addresses.
Submit your report to ASKBALL.
Search the broker and wallet before acting.
Help protect other investors by submitting your report to the ASKBALL Public Registry.
