The National Securities and Stock Market Commission of Ukraine published guidance on identifying investment fraud before transferring funds. Key warning signs include guaranteed or unusually high returns, pressure to invest quickly or increase contributions, persistent contact and a failure to explain how an investment works or the risks involved. The commission cautioned against granting remote access to devices, transferring funds to third-party services or digital wallets, and trusting apparent profits displayed on platforms that later demand additional payments to release funds. Common schemes include financial pyramids, fake brokers, questionable Forex and binary options platforms, and fraudulent virtual asset projects. The commission analyzes potentially unlawful or misleading operators and adds projects showing signs of suspicious activity to its public list of questionable investment projects.
Ukraine National Commission on Securities and Stock Market2026-07-31
National Securities and Stock Market Commission of Ukraine warns investors about common fraud schemes and red flags
The National Securities and Stock Market Commission of Ukraine warned investors about fraud involving high-return promises, pressure tactics, remote device access and fake investment platforms. It urged investors to understand the product and risks before transferring funds and to check its public list of questionable investment projects.