Investment & Cryptocurrency Scams

Ponzi Schemes, Pig Butchering & Fake Platforms

Investment scams are the highest-dollar fraud category in the country. From crypto romance scams to fake trading platforms and classic Ponzi schemes, this workshop teaches you how to verify opportunities, recognize manipulation, and protect your money.

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What You'll Learn

Three tiers that take you from recognizing investment red flags to understanding how sophisticated fraud operations work and building a personal due-diligence system.

Tier 1 — Intro

"If It Sounds Too Good..."

Investment & Cryptocurrency Scams

The anatomy of investment fraud: guaranteed returns, urgency, and exclusivity
Ponzi and pyramid schemes — how they work and why they always collapse
Cryptocurrency basics: what's real, what's risky, and what's a scam
Your first defense: verify registration, check FINRA BrokerCheck, and ask hard questions

Includes: Investment Red-Flag Checklist & Verification Resource Guide

Tier 2 — Intermediate

"The Long Con"

Investment & Cryptocurrency Scams

Pig butchering scams — how romance and investment fraud combine
Fake trading platforms that show fake returns to keep you investing
How scammers use social media influencers and fake testimonials
Due diligence deep dive: SEC filings, EDGAR, and state securities regulators

Includes: Due Diligence Toolkit & Platform Verification Guide

Tier 3 — Advanced

"Protecting Your Future"

Investment & Cryptocurrency Scams

Retirement account targeting — how scammers go after 401(k)s and IRAs
Affinity fraud — how scammers exploit community trust and religious groups
Building a family investment review protocol with trusted advisors
Recovery options: reporting to SEC, CFTC, FBI IC3, and state regulators

Includes: Investment Security Protocol & Recovery Action Plan

Who This Workshop Is For

Anyone who invests, saves for retirement, or has been approached with a financial opportunity. Especially critical for people active on social media, those exploring cryptocurrency, and anyone who has received unsolicited investment advice from someone they met online.