Bond Scams

• 1. Sales of Bogus Bonds
  The scammers promise access to high-return or otherwise exclusive bond investments. These bonds do not actually exist.

  2. High-Return Guarantees
  Fraudsters lure victims with promises of exceedingly high returns, significantly higher than any legitimate bonds have to offer—an instant red flag.

  3. Need to Invest Immediately
  Scammers make the opportunity seem time-sensitive or limited, hurrying victims along without adequate due diligence.

  4. Impersonation of Trustworthy Parties
  In a bid to become credible, scammers impersonate reputable financial institutions, government agencies, or registered advisors.

  5. Inadequate Documentation
  The victims are given minimal or no formal documentation. Scammers do not issue authentic documents to hide the fact that they are involved in a fraud scheme.

  6. Advance Fee Requests
  Upfront payment is demanded in some scams under the guise of processing fees, legal fees, or taxes, misleadingly claiming they are needed to be able to access the investment.

   

Unsolicited Offers
Receiving unexpected bond investment offers via email, phone calls, or social media.

• Guaranteed or Unrealistic Returns
  Promises of guaranteed profits or unusually high returns that exceed normal market expectations.

• Urgency and High-Pressure Tactics
  Being pressured to invest immediately, with claims that the opportunity is limited or time-sensitive.

• Lack of Verifiable Information
  Inability to find credible, independent information about the bond issuer or the investment opportunity.

• Upfront Fee Requests
  Being asked to pay processing fees, taxes, or other charges before receiving any official documentation.

• Claims of Exclusive or Secret Deals
  Statements that the bond offer is exclusive, private, or not available to the general public.