‘A very good clone’: news stories faked to lure victims to scam investment sites - AOL.com

These scammers are particularly cunning — they're fabricating entire news stories to add false credibility. Don't rely on what you read online; if you see a news article promoting an investment, verify it directly with the publication's official website and always check the FCA Register before you invest a single penny.

If someone contacts you about an investment promising high returns with low or no risk — that's not an opportunity, it's a trap. Legitimate investments carry risk and regulated firms don't cold-call. Before parting with anything, check the FCA Register at register.fca.org.uk. If it's not on there, walk away.