U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission(@SECGov):Relationship investment scams can start with a simple text or DM. Scammers try to form a friendship with you — before offering a phony investment opportunity. Once the bait is taken, they vanish, along with your money. Talk about a bad friend. Learn more:

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2026.10.08 14:22

Relationship investment scams can start with a simple text or DM. Scammers try to form a friendship with you — before offering a phony investment opportunity. Once the bait is taken, they vanish, along with your money. Talk about a bad friend. Learn more: