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Lesson 15 6 minute lesson Interactive
Spotting Investment Hype
Separate research from urgency, social proof, and promises that sound too certain.
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Lesson goal
Use a repeatable checklist before acting on an exciting investment claim.
Three ideas to keep
1
Pause when a pitch creates urgency
2
Ask how the investment works and what can go wrong
3
Verify information beyond the promoter
Try it
Make the call
A creator says an asset is guaranteed to triple and you must buy today. What is the strongest response?
Knowledge check
Lock it in
Which phrase is a major investing warning sign?
Finish both activities