In 2017, Australian’s lost A$31.3 million to investment fraud schemes, per the May 2018 report by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). This figure is almost certainly an under-representation on the total amount lost, as investment fraud is one of Australia’s least reported crimes, mostly due to shame or embarrassment of the victims. But don’t be embarrassed, investment frauds are becoming more sophisticated and harder to recognise, and with over 200,000 reports of scams last year, you are certainly not alone.
Investing money is always a trade-off between risk and return. Just like most things in life; the greater the risk, the greater the reward. Not all risk is the same, however, and we should aim to eliminate risk wherever possible, especially with our money.
When investing your money, you want to worry about the success of your investment; will the company’s new project be successful? Will it be profitable enough to pay the dividends I am looking for? What you don’t want to be worrying about is the safety of the investment itself, whether you’ve been scammed and whether the assets you bought genuinely exist. Our investment tips will assist you in navigating the investment landscape for 2018. Download the guide. |
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