Many investors might be worried about a low return environment – but something far worse than a sluggish economy may threaten your personal wealth. Amid low interest rates and volatile market conditions, criminals using fake investment schemes are an increasing risk to investors hungry for higher returns, according to a major report “Targeting Scams” released this week by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). With many investors chasing the best yields they can get – particularly SMSFs in retirement, who are reliant on investment income – attractive, high yield opportunities can seem like a tempting avenue to get higher […]