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Investment scams are on the rise. Many regulatory bodies have advised that scammers are taking advantage of unsuspecting individuals, often veiling their scams under the umbrella of Covid-19 relief.
At Hewison Private Wealth we regularly receive word from clients about scammers trying to target them for financial gain. While the vast majority of attempts are thwarted, innocent people are caught up in scams every day.
Ask the right questions; to check if someone is legitimate you might want to ask them:
If they avoid answering these questions then the ‘deal’ they are offering you is probably a scam. Hang up the phone, delete and block the email or any direct messages received via social media, and stop dealing with the person. Even if they answer all these questions and you are still unconvinced or suspicious, it is better to be on the safe side and cease contact.
https:// is a secured site. However, scammers can still use these sites so you still need to be careful.
Be on guard about every offer that is made to you. Remember if it looks too good to be true, it probably is.
The information contained in this blog was obtained from the ASIC Money Smart website (www.moneysmart.gov.au). The Money Smart is an Australian Government initiative to help increase the financial literacy of all Australians.
Hewison Private Wealth is a Melbourne based independent financial planning firm. Our financial advisers are highly qualified wealth managers and specialise in self managed super funds (SMSF), financial planning, retirement planning advice and investment portfolio management. If you would like to speak to a financial adviser on how you can secure your financial future please contact us 03 8548 4800, email info@hewison.com.au or visit www.hewison.com.auPlease note: The advice provided above is general information only and individuals should seek specialised advice from a qualified financial advisor. The views in this blog are those of the individual and may not represent the general opinion of the firm. Please contact Hewison Private Wealth for more information.