⚠️ PUBLIC WARNING

Beware of “Fast Money” Online Investment Scams

A Choiseul on the Move message to protect Saint Lucians from fake “trading bot” promises.

I’ve been receiving messages promoting so-called “investment opportunities” claiming you can turn a small amount into massive profits in hours. One message said: “Invest $2,000 and the bots will make $22,000 in 2–12 hours… guaranteed.”

✅ Let’s be clear

This is not how real investing works. There are no legitimate, legal systems that consistently multiply money like that in a few hours with no risk.

🚨 The headline test

If it promises fast money + guaranteed profits + “just a smartphone”… treat it as a trap until proven otherwise.

🚩 Red Flags You Must Watch For

• “Guaranteed profits” (especially in hours or days)
• “No skills needed — the bot/AI does it for you”
• Returns that sound unbelievable: double, triple, or 10x your money quickly
• They reach you mainly through Facebook/WhatsApp and avoid official channels
• They rush you: “Limited slots”, “Act now”, “Don’t miss out”

🎭 How People Usually Get Trapped

1. You send an initial amount.
2. They show “profits” (often screenshots or a fake dashboard).
3. When you try to withdraw, they demand more money: “tax”, “fee”, “activation”, “verification”.
4. You pay again… then they disappear or keep bleeding you.

🧱 This Is Bigger Than Money — It’s Community Protection

When one person gets scammed, the damage spreads: household bills go unpaid, families feel pressure, and sometimes friends who were invited also lose money. We already have enough real struggles—food prices, school expenses, medical needs. We cannot afford to feed criminals who prey on Caribbean people with fake “investment” schemes.

✅ What Safe Investing Usually Looks Like

Legit businesses

• No “guaranteed profits” language
• Clear company identity (registration, address, directors)
• Proper contracts and disclosures
• Transparent risk and realistic returns

Scam language

• “Guaranteed”, “massive returns”, “2–12 hours”
• “Bot/AI prints money”
• Fees to “unlock” withdrawals
• Pressure, secrecy, and vague explanations

📣 What You Should Do Right Now

• Do not send money to any “bot” or “guaranteed profit” pitch.
• Do not forward these messages—warn family and friends instead.
• Check on elders and young people who may trust what they see online.
• If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.

— Choiseul on the Move

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Note: This post is for public awareness. If you suspect fraud, avoid further contact and report it to the relevant authorities.