Fraud and financial scams are prevalent and increasingly sophisticated. African Liberal Investments takes the security and integrity of our brand, name and client relationships extremely seriously. This page explains what to watch for, how to protect yourself and what to do if you believe you have been targeted.
Criminals increasingly impersonate legitimate financial companies — using their names, logos, branding and contact details — to deceive individuals into transferring money or disclosing sensitive personal information. These scams can be highly convincing and are designed to exploit trust.
African Liberal Investments (Pty) Ltd is a registered South African company (Registration Number: 2022/810695/07). Any communication, website, social media account or representative claiming to be from African Liberal Investments that you did not initiate contact with — or that requests payment, fees or banking information in advance — should be treated with extreme caution.
We are committed to helping protect the public by being transparent about how we operate, what we will never ask of you, and what the warning signs of fraud look like. If something feels wrong, it almost certainly is.
Fraudsters use a variety of tactics to appear credible. Understanding the most common approaches is the first step to protecting yourself.
If anyone claiming to represent African Liberal Investments asks you to do any of the following, you are most likely dealing with a fraudster. Stop all contact immediately and report it to us.
We will never require you to pay a processing fee, insurance fee, release fee, tax or any other upfront payment as a condition of receiving funding or accessing investment returns.
We will never ask for your internet banking login details, OTP codes, card PIN, passwords or any sensitive authentication information under any circumstances.
We will never instruct you to transfer money directly to a personal bank account, a third-party account or a cryptocurrency wallet as part of any funding or investment process.
We will never use high-pressure tactics, artificial urgency or time-limited threats to force you into making immediate financial decisions without adequate time to verify and consider.
We will never initiate unsolicited contact through WhatsApp personal numbers, unofficial email domains, social media DMs or phone numbers not listed on our official website to solicit applications or payments.
We will never guarantee specific investment returns, income outcomes or loan approval in advance of a formal internal review and assessment process. Any such guarantee is a clear sign of fraud.
Always verify the identity of anyone claiming to represent African Liberal Investments by contacting us directly through our official website at a-l-i.co.za or our verified email address info@a-l-i.co.za. Do not rely on contact details provided in the suspicious communication itself.
Fraudulent emails often use addresses that closely resemble legitimate ones — such as extra characters, different domain endings or subtle misspellings. Legitimate communications from African Liberal Investments will only originate from @a-l-i.co.za domains. Scrutinise every email address before responding or taking any action.
No legitimate lender or investment company requires upfront payment as a condition of loan approval or investment access. If anyone asks you to pay a fee before receiving any service or funds, do not proceed.
If an offer sounds too good to be true, if the communication feels rushed or pressurised, or if something feels off — trust that instinct. Stop engaging, do not share any information or make any payment, and report the communication to us immediately.
If you believe you have been the victim of fraud, report it to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the South African Banking Risk Intelligence Centre (SABRIC) or the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) in addition to contacting us. Early reporting helps protect others.
If you have received a suspicious communication claiming to be from African Liberal Investments, or if you believe you have been the victim of fraud involving our name or brand, please contact us immediately. Do not transfer any money or share any further personal information.
African Liberal Investments (Pty) Ltd (Registration Number: 2022/810695/07) is a registered South African private company. We are not responsible for the actions of individuals or entities that fraudulently use our name, brand, logo or company details without authorisation.
This page is provided for consumer awareness and fraud prevention purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. If you have suffered financial loss as a result of fraud, we strongly encourage you to contact the South African Police Service (SAPS), your bank and the South African Banking Risk Intelligence Centre (SABRIC) immediately.
The information on this page reflects our current operating practices and may be updated periodically. African Liberal Investments reserves the right to amend this content at any time without prior notice.