The Ministry of Interior has issued a strong warning to the public about the growing risks of investment fraud, cautioning individuals against falling for schemes that promise fast and guaranteed profits, which are often used as a tactic to illegally obtain money from victims.

The ministry identified five major warning signs of fraudulent investment activities, including pressure to make immediate decisions, promises of unusually high returns in a short time, lack of transparency regarding how profits are generated, requests for personal or banking information, and difficulty verifying the legitimacy or licensing of the company.

Authorities stressed that such scams can lead to significant financial losses, with limited chances of recovering funds, in addition to the misuse of personal data and the psychological and emotional harm caused to victims.

To reduce risks, the ministry urged individuals to verify the licensing of any investment entity before engaging, seek advice from financial experts, deal only with official institutions, avoid guaranteed profit claims, refrain from transferring money to personal accounts, and never share sensitive information such as OTP codes, while remaining cautious of unknown or fake websites and apps.

The ministry also encouraged reporting cybercrimes through its official website or the smart application “MOIUAE,” highlighting ongoing efforts to strengthen digital security through a comprehensive national strategy aimed at combating online fraud, enhancing coordination among authorities, and improving prevention and rapid response capabilities to protect the community.