Top 10 Lies from Fraudulent Investment Promoters

Posted by Ian McKenzie

Written on September 6, 2008

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Fraudulent investment promoters are glib and resourceful. They may tell you that they have high-level
financial connections; that they’re privy to inside information; that they’ll guarantee the
investment; or that they’ll buy back the investment after a certain time. To close the deal, they
may serve up phony statistics, misrepresent the significance of a current event or stress the
unique quality of their offering to deter you from verifying their story.

According to Canadian police services, these are the 10 most common lies used when trying to promote fraudulent investments:

“We don’t make money unless you make money.”
“I know you get offers everyday from people who tell you they’re going to make you rich. I can make it easy for you to make your decision based on actual facts.”
“This opportunity is the best chance to make extra money for guys who work for a living… guys like you and me.”
“I’ve been in the business for 20 years, and I can tell you this: I know no other program that’s legal that’s so easy to afford and so easy to work that can bring in this kind of big money from such a small investment.”
“I know this can work for you. I personally guarantee your success, right down to the last penny.”
“Give me one percent of your trust. I’ll earn the other 99 when you see the return.”
“Of course there’s a risk. There’s a risk in everything.”
“Sure we could finance this venture ourselves. But we’re trying to build a power base for the future with folks like you.”
“We’re talking about a cash cow here. But it’s going fast. I need your cheque tomorrow at the latest.”
“I can’t be lying. There are laws against that.”

Always remember, if it seems too good to be true…it probably is.