{"id":38111,"date":"2018-07-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-07-16T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aebanca.es\/actualidad\/notas-de-prensa\/ten-point-guide-to-avoid-boiler-rooms\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T17:34:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T15:34:35","slug":"ten-point-guide-to-avoid-boiler-rooms","status":"publish","type":"notas-de-prensa","link":"https:\/\/aebanca.es\/en\/actualidad\/notas-de-prensa\/ten-point-guide-to-avoid-boiler-rooms\/","title":{"rendered":"Ten-point guide to avoid ‘boiler rooms’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here you can consult the CNMV’s advice to avoid being deceived by a “boiler room”. This term is used informally to define those entities that offer and provide investment services without being authorized to do so. They are dangerous because, in most cases, the apparent provision of such services is merely a cover to misappropriate their victims’ capital, leading them to believe they are making a high-yield investment. <\/p>\n

Nature of the entities<\/h3>\n

Tip 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/strong>Verify that the entity is authorized <\/a><\/strong>and that the company has not been the subject of a warning by the CNMV or other supervisors. In case of doubt, please contact us. <\/p>\n

Tip 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/strong>Remember that “boiler rooms” are dangerous<\/strong> <\/a>and intend to deceive you. If you are suspicious, ask questions<\/strong>. Adopt an active attitude. Ask questions about the characteristics of the service and the investment being proposed to you. Obtain information in writing<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Investor recruitment techniques<\/h3>\n

Tip 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/strong>Be wary of the following warning signs and common techniques: <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n