guaranteed returns
Certain investment gains
Guaranteed returns are promised profits on an investment, typically at a fixed rate.
The phrase appears legitimately in contexts like certificates of deposit or government bonds, but it's a classic red flag for fraud—Ponzi schemes and scams routinely promise guaranteed returns that legitimate investments cannot offer.
If someone promises guaranteed returns of 20% annually, walk away.
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Money risked hoping for gain
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