Introduction The internet has changed the way the world works, and that applies to financial investments too. The world wide web has not only opened up new investment opportunities, but it has also created new routes to market, especially for smaller or first-time investors, or for people who traditionally use conventional stockbrokers. Whilst those new…

Introduction The internet has opened up many new ways of doing business, and that includes trading in binary options and forex. If you’re looking to make money in this way, chances are you’ll be using a broker. For the most part, brokers are genuine and trustworthy. But sadly there are some unscrupulous operators whose only intention…

The world is increasingly going cashless, and credit cards continue to be the leaders in payment processing due to their established infrastructure and massive networks. Indeed, with improvements in credit card technology and digital payments, credit card usage has been on the rise. The US Federal Reserve’s triennial study on payment methods in the US…

The internet is a part of everyone’s daily life and has transformed our world in ways we couldn’t have previously imagined.Unfortunately, along with the conveniences and opportunities that our interconnected world offers are heightened risks. Online scams are a perfect example of this very reality. From phishing scams that aim to steal your financial information…

What is a pyramid scheme? Every few years, the news headlines start buzzing with stories about investors losing money in the latest pyramid scheme. A pyramid scheme is a financial scam that looks totally legitimate at first glance but in fact isn’t. Knowing what they are is the first step to avoiding them. Most of…

From the first few cases reported in China towards the end of 2019, coronavirus is now starting to hit the headlines all round the world. The World Health Organization is looking on nervously and hopes to help contain the spread of the illness until a vaccine can be developed. Meanwhile, new cases are reported almost daily with…

We have produced a list of all the scam brokers which we do not recommend getting involved with. We will keep this list updated constantly so you can be sure the brand you’re interested in isn’t involved in any activity that has raised suspicion. For your convenience, we have sorted the brands in six different…

The rising influence of technology has simplified the lives of people in many ways. However, it has also made personal data vulnerable and prone to attacks by hackers. In this digital age, when large amounts of personal and financial data is hosted online, it becomes important to keep it secure. If you haven’t already, follow…

According to the Internal Revenue Service, approximately 150 million Americans file their taxes every year. While this may sound like an impressive figure, the IRS also confirms that the American economy ends up losing over $1.8 billion to con artists and scammers every filing season. These thieves have a plethora of tricks in their arsenal. However,…

Thousands of money transfers happen every day. However, sometimes the recipient isn’t a trusted friend or family. It could also be a scammer. According to the Federal Trade Commission, there were over 3 million money transfer scams in 2018 alone. While money transfers can help you rescue people financially, they have also become a hot spot…