It’s Harder Than Ever to Detect Investment Scams—Here’s How to Avoid Falling Victim

Canadian $100 bills are counted in Toronto on Feb. 2, 2016. The Canadian Press/Graeme Roy

Melanie McGovern was scrolling through her Instagram feed in February 2024 when she saw her 16-year-old niece had sent her a message.

“I accepted it. And then the account reached out and asked me for money.”