Episode 366 - Avoiding Investment Scams

Episode notes

What happens when your favourite financial educator's identity is hijacked by scammers? In this episode, Ben and Cameron pull back the curtain on a disturbing but increasingly common reality: sophisticated scammers using Ben's name, voice, and online content to steal from unsuspecting investors. Ben breaks down exactly how these scams work - everything from fake WhatsApp investment groups and cloned emails to AI-generated voice notes and "pig butchering" scams that promise guaranteed returns. You'll hear about pump-and-dump operations, shady PDFs full of financial nonsense, and how scammers prey on optimism, credibility, and fear of missing out.

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