If an investment or offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is. The following common scams should always be avoided. Promissory Notes Often aimed at senior citizens, promissory notes seem to be the perfect investment. They offer low risk with high interest, but this is all a fraud. There is no investment involved. Private Loans A private loan is risky because there is no way to know the character of the person who borrowed the money. Even if there are positive reports, they are often fake. Currency Scam Investors find currency … [Read more...] about Beware of These Popular Investment Scams