Smarten up your investing. World investor week 2025

Spot the Scam & Smart Investing Scorecard 

How scam-safe are you? Use our 8-point checklist to assess your habits. Give yourself one point for each question you answer yes. 

• Do you verify if platforms are licensed or registered through the Financial Services Providers Register? 
• Do you use two-factor authentication to access your investing accounts/platforms? 
• Do you research beyond what influencers say? 
• Can you spot red flags like “guaranteed returns”? 
• Do you understand crypto risks? 
• Do you read disclaimers? 
• Is your investment portfolio diversified (invested in different asset classes, sectors, geographic regions etc)

Score 9–12: You are smart investing! 
You're making savvy decisions and showing strong awareness of key investing principles.

Score 5–8: Good habits in place. You're on the right track, keep refining your strategy, double-check sources, and stay diversified.

Score 0–4: Time to level up your investing knowledge. Start with the basics: learn to spot fraud red flags, understand digital safety, and build a solid foundation.

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