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Is the company properly registered and licensed? Can you verify their business registration through official databases?

How long have they been in business? Brand new companies with little history deserve extra scrutiny.

Do they provide clear, written information about their products/services and terms?

What do customer reviews say across multiple independent platforms?

Are there news articles or reports about the company from reliable sources?

Are they using high-pressure sales tactics or creating artificial urgency?

Do they insist on unusual payment methods like wire transfers, gift cards, or cryptocurrency?

Are they asking for sensitive financial information without proper security measures?

Do their offers sound "too good to be true" with unrealistic returns or guarantees?

Are they evasive when asked direct questions about their business?