You’ve seen the ads.
“100% guaranteed returns.”
“Make $5,000 a week while you sleep!”
Cue the rented Lamborghini, a suspiciously shiny watch, and someone named Kyle who’s suddenly a trading expert.
Let’s just say… if it smells fishy, it probably is.
In the wild world of AI trading, not all bots are created equal. And while some do deliver serious results (hi, Vantex), others are straight-up digital snake oil.
So how do you spot the scams—fast?
Let’s break it down.
1. 🚨 Guaranteed Returns = Giant Red Flag
This one’s easy.
If a trading bot promises guaranteed results… run.
No real trading system—AI or otherwise—can control the market. Even the best bots take losses. What separates the winners is risk management, not magical accuracy.
So when you see “never loses a trade” or “guaranteed profits,” you’re not looking at a smart bot.
You’re looking at a marketing gimmick.
2. 🤖 No Transparency = No Trust
Can you see the past performance?
Is there a verified track record? Screenshots don’t count—anyone can fake those in Canva. You want to see trades logged through a platform like MyFXBook or MetaTrader.
And if there’s no info on where the company is based…
or no humans to talk to… that’s a problem.
Real teams stand behind their products.
Scammers hide behind stock photos and fake names.
3. 💸 Upfront Fees with Zero Clarity
“Just pay $1,499 and you’ll get lifetime access.”
To what, exactly?
If the fee structure is murky or seems too good to be true, it usually is. Legit bots often use performance-based models—meaning they only earn when you do.
You shouldn’t have to fork over a mortgage payment just to see if it works.
4. 🌐 Zero Real User Reviews
Check Reddit. Check Trustpilot.
Scam bots tend to have glowing testimonials with stock photos and first names only.
Real users talk about real experiences. Pros and cons. You want receipts.
5. 🔐 No Control Over Your Funds? Nope.
This one’s sneaky.
Some bots ask you to send them your funds. As in—you transfer money to their platform and they “manage it” for you.
🚩🚩🚩
That’s a no.
A trustworthy system lets you keep full control of your funds—ideally in your a trusted brokerage account like Ox Securities.
The bot trades, but you can withdraw any time.
If your money disappears into a black box… you might not see it again.
Final Thought
There are some amazing AI tools out there that can automate trading and give you real edge.
But the scams are real—and growing.
So stay sharp.
If it looks too slick… too shiny… too Kyle-y…
You’ve got your answer.
Trade smart. Trust real tech. Ask real questions.
Because in a space full of noise, clarity is your biggest edge.
Catch you on the next one.
