Is This Solicitation Safe? Checklist

• You were solicited with absolute, risk-free language such as "guaranteed principal," "guaranteed profit," or "guaranteed to go up"
• Someone you met through social media, a matching app, or a dating service brought up an investment opportunity
• You were pressured to decide quickly by being told the offer was "only now" or "only for you"
• When you tried to withdraw funds, you were asked to send additional money for taxes, fees, or similar charges
• You were asked to transfer money to a bank account held in an individual's name rather than a company's name
• When you asked for the firm's registration number, you received only a vague answer, or could not confirm it on the FSA's list of registered firms
• All communication took place only through LINE or a chat app, and in-person or phone-based explanations were avoided
• When you raised doubts or concerns, you were pressured with a forceful tone or discouraged from reconsidering the contract

If Even One of These Applies to You

Please pause before proceeding with a contract or transfer. If you know the company or product name, we recommend checking whether it appears on Registered Firms — Administrative Actions or Unregistered Firms, or looking up any unfamiliar terms in our Fraud-Related Glossary. If you have already signed a contract or sent money, or are unsure how to proceed, please consult the public contact points listed in our Consultation & Reporting Contacts Guide.