Common comparison error
A published payout percentage or fixed winning payoff is not a guaranteed investment return because contracts can settle unsuccessfully and the counterparty can fail.
GlossaryRegulation & safety
Guaranteed-return claim
A statement implying that profit or capital recovery is certain despite uncertain market and counterparty outcomes. Treat it as a major warning sign.
Practical use
How to verify Guaranteed-return claim
Read Guaranteed-return claim together with Recovery fee scam, Win-rate claim, Impersonation scam. The comparison must preserve the exact rule, value, state, and evidence described below.
A neutral example
An advertisement promises a guaranteed 20% monthly return, yet provides no segregated guarantee provider, enforceable terms, loss treatment, or audited account evidence. The review records the claim as unsupported rather than converting it into expected performance.
Evidence path
Where to verify Guaranteed-return claim
Use the source that governs the exact contract, account, entity, or platform state. A general definition cannot replace current broker terms.