Investment Synergy Ltd Review - Secured Property Bonds - Is it a scam?

By J Drew -

 Investment Synergy Ltd Review - Secured Property Bonds - Is it a scam?

It's quite unclear what Investment Synergy actually is so it's not very easy to review them other than being clear what they aren't. They have some glowing reviews but it's very easy to fake such things and you have no guarantee that these are genuine or that the people investing have any idea of the risk they are taking. Reviews of London Capital & Finance were all positive until it collapsed and lost their money.

The big red flag is the complete absence of any risk warnings that are required for any investment where your capital is at risk as this one is.

If you look at their Companies house entry they have been dormant from 2012-2022 so it's hardly the track record their website claims of trading for over 10 years.

Investment Synergy Ltd Review - Secured Property Bonds - Is it a scam?
Investment Synergy Ltd Review - Secured Property Bonds - Is it a scam?

Interestingly the photos they've added on their Google review show some offices interiors and desks but not a single person is visible in any photos. The only people visible are 2 decorators having a fag break outside their front door!

The offices they list are actually serviced space offered by Regus so are only rented short term and as mail drop off. Not exactly the sign of a company that has been established long term.

 Investment Synergy aren't FCA regulated and their offerings are not covered by the FSCS.

‍Investment Synergy is not a financial advisory service. We do not provide financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Any information, content, or materials provided on our website or through our services are for informational purposes only. We recommend that you consult with a qualified financial advisor or professional before making any investment decisions.

According to their accounts they have no employees and had none last year either. Hardly the impression their website gives!

Investment Synergy Ltd Review - Secured Property Bonds - Is it a scam?
Investment Synergy Ltd Review - Secured Property Bonds - Is it a scam?

The  Investment Synergy Ltd website also states:

We offer a simple fixed-rate bond for individuals seeking a stable and predictable income without value fluctuations. This fixed-rate bond provides a reliable fixed income stream, making it an attractive choice for those looking for consistent returns

However they also state that your capital is safe which is not possible with investments that have no external protection. Many investors in companies such as Blackmore Bond thought their money was safe until the company went bust and they realised that the promises were worthless.

Any company offering such bonds has the risk of losing 100% of your money. That's not to say that will happen but is the risk inherent in any such investment. THIS IS NOT BACKED BY FSCS

 Investment Synergy Ltd have only £120 in assets according to their accounts and have not traded in the last 12 months so it's very unclear what they are actually doing. Their website claims £100million in funding but gives no currency and it's certainly not money on their balance sheet.



In the small print of their website it shows the wording that investments are only suitable for High Net Worth or experienced investors. There are no risk warnings that are required and this information should be visible from the start to avoid wasting people's time.

Is  Investment Synergy Ltd a scam? There isn't anything to suggest that it is a scam but it's certainly very misleading from their website and not what they are claiming to be. 

Investment synergy scam review
Investment synergy review - is it a scam?


Comments

  1. Anonymous25 February 2024 at 19:50

    Great article! I'm still on the fence about going with them. I think you're right; I don't think they are a scam but can be a little misleading on the site. I see they have just partnered up with Yapily, which I've seen is FCA regulated to take payments with open banking. What are your thoughts on this? Surely FCA regulated companies would not partner with them if they were bad? I appreciate the advice.

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    1. J Drew26 February 2024 at 02:15

      Both London Capital & Finance and Blackmore were linked with FCA regulated companies for taking payments so sadly that has no bearing on legitimacy. If you really want to hand money over to a company with assets of £120 and are aware you could lose your investment then that's your choice if you want to go ahead.

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    2. Anonymous4 March 2024 at 12:56

      What could one do if anything to recover any funds

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    3. J Drew5 March 2024 at 01:58

      Are you a high net worth or sophisticated investor? What did you think or were told you were buying from them? How did you pay?

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  2. Anonymous27 June 2024 at 23:43

    be weary of fake investment companies . i was conned by this company and intervention by Againstcon com made tracking and getting what's rightfully mine `easy

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