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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Camilla Foster

How to spot a get-rich-quick scam on social media

It’s important to learn how to identify fake finfluencers. (Alamy/PA) -

An increasing number of sharp-suited, seemingly successful financial influencers – often dubbed “finfluencers” – are flooding our social media feeds, appearing in countless posts, promising a fast-track to wealth through just a few easy steps.

Finance can be a complex topic to wrap you head around and although get-rich-quick posts may seem like an easy, quick way to make money, more often than not they are scams that can leave you even more out of pocket.

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