Just Pause: Slowing Down Can Help Avoid Investment Scams

Some bad people try to trick others into giving them money by pretending to offer investments that will grow the money.

They create fancy websites, fake profit screens and groups on apps like WhatsApp and Telegram.

They also use tricks to make people feel excited or scared, like saying an offer is only available for two hours.

At first, they may even let people take out a little money so it seems real, and then they push for bigger payments.

Experts say it is not about being uneducated—anyone can be tricked when they feel hopeful or afraid of missing out.

Scammers can also make a person feel silly about leaving an investment after putting in money, so the person keeps paying.

To stay safe, experts recommend pausing for a whole day before paying any money.

Checking with a trusted adult and verifying that the company is registered with SEBI is very important.

Real investments do not need you to decide right away, and nobody should ever ask for secret codes like OTPs.