Investments: watch out

1 - Ask yourself why, if any money making scheme is so good, it is being promoted to the public by email.

By The Newsroom

Published 24th Nov 2010, 20:03 BST

Updated 26th Nov 2010, 20:40 BST

2 - High returns mean taking high risks. Ask yourself whether that is really something you want to do.

3 - Check the background of the company offering the product. If it is offshore or not regulated, or you can not get detailed information on it, just avoid it.

4 - Do not sign any contracts before checking out the offer with a regulated adviser.

5 - Never be pressured into signing any contract at a presentation.

Source: Gillespie Macandrew