Money and financial wellness · 90-minute talk

Spot and Say No to Pyramid Investment Scams.

A frank, practical 90-minute talk that helps anyone recognise a pyramid investment scam before it costs them their money, their relationships, or their record.

Grounded in real data

Built on Singapore Police Force scam statistics from 2025 and real case patterns, not scare tactics.

Open to everyone

Scams do not discriminate by age, profession or income. Relevant for individuals and organisations alike.

Define

Know exactly what a pyramid scheme is and how it is structured.

Spot

Recognise the red flags and psychological pressure tactics.

Apply

Use the GRIT framework to evaluate any pitch on the spot.

Act

Know exactly who to call if you or someone you know is affected.

Why this talk matters

Every year, thousands of Singaporeans lose their savings to investment scams.

Many of them are educated, experienced, and financially aware. They did not fall for it because they were careless. They fell for it because they did not know what they were dealing with.

It's more than a financial loss.

The pyramid scheme is the most destructive variant. It can leave you with criminal liability, damaged relationships, and a workplace in turmoil.

Even smart people get drawn in.

Most people cannot tell one apart from a legitimate opportunity until it is too late, especially when the pitch comes from someone they trust.

Grounded in real data.

Frank and practical, and built on real Singapore Police Force scam statistics from 2025, not scare tactics.

What you will learn

A practical playbook you can use the moment a pitch lands.

In 90 focused minutes, participants will understand exactly how pyramid schemes work, why even smart people get drawn in, and what to do the moment a suspicious pitch lands in front of them.

  • 1
    A clear definition of pyramid investment scams. Understand the legal definition, how they are structured, and why they are so difficult to detect in real time.
  • 2
    Spot the red flags, stop, and take control. Learn to identify the psychological tactics scammers use and the pressure points they exploit.
  • 3
    The GRIT Framework. A practical four-point checklist you can apply on the spot to evaluate any investment pitch, and how to say "No" assertively.
  • 4
    Important helplines and resources. Know exactly who to call and where to go if you or someone you know has been affected by an investment scam.

See it in action

A 90-minute session built around real scam patterns.

A scam-resilient workplace starts with people who know exactly how to spot, stop, and save themselves from investment scams.

Scam-Resilient Workplace: Spot and Say No to Pyramid Investment Scams

Benefits to the organisation

A proactive investment in your people, and your bottom line.

One employee drawn into a pyramid scheme can expose an entire team, causing internal disputes, productivity loss, and reputational damage to the organisation.

Culture

Protects your people and your reputation

One employee drawn into a pyramid scheme can expose an entire team, causing internal disputes and reputational damage.

Wellbeing

Demonstrates genuine care for your people

Financial stress from scam losses directly affects mental health, performance, and retention.

Vigilance

Strengthens your workplace culture

A scam-aware workforce is more vigilant, more discerning, and better equipped to support one another.

Compliance

Reduces legal and compliance risk

Employees who unwittingly recruit for pyramid schemes may face personal criminal liability, a risk that reflects on the organisation.

Focused, 90-Minute Format
Built on 2025 SPF Data
Open to All Levels
Most Requested Talk

For HR and L&D leads

Don't wait until it happens to someone in your team.

Here is why this talk needs to be on your calendar.

Investment scams are no longer a distant threat.

Scam calls, messages, and social media approaches have become part of everyday life. It is not a matter of if someone in your organisation will be approached. It is when.

Most people cannot tell if something is a pyramid scheme.

They do not know the right questions to ask or the red flags to look for, even when the pitch comes from someone they know and trust.

The risk goes beyond losing money.

People who unknowingly participate in a pyramid scheme can face criminal liability, a conversation no one wants to have after the fact.

When it happens inside a workplace, the damage runs deep.

Colleagues who recruited each other may turn on one another, court hearings pull people away from work, and morale and work quality both suffer.

One talk can change that.

90 minutes is all it takes to give your people the knowledge to spot it, stop it, and walk away.

What participants tell us after the talk

These reflect the kinds of responses this talk is designed to produce.

I never thought someone like me could fall for a scam. After this talk, I understand exactly how scammers get into your head, and I know what to do when it happens.

What participants typically tell us after the session

The GRIT framework is so practical. I now know how to size up any investment pitch on the spot, and how to say "No" firmly, even to someone I know.

A common takeaway from attendees

I did not realise joining a pyramid scheme could land you in legal trouble, not just financial loss. That part alone made the whole session worth it.

Frequently shared by participants after the talk

Who is this talk for

Built for everyone, individuals and organisations alike.

Scams do not discriminate by age, profession, or income level. It is equally relevant whether you are attending as part of your organisation or simply as an individual who wants to protect themselves and the people they care about.

Individuals & Families Corporate Teams HR & L&D Leads Community Groups Students & Young Adults Retirees

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