Wine, Whisky Casks and Carbon Credits: Spotting Alternative Investment Scams

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About Course

Fraudsters often target people with savings, including retired people, with “exclusive” investments in fine wine, whisky casks, carbon credits, land, storage units or gold. This course explains why these products are risky, the FCA’s warning signs, how to check a firm, and what to do if you are approached or have already paid.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course gives general information written from published official guidance for older people and the families who help them. It is not legal, medical or financial advice. Rules can change, so check the official websites listed before you act.

© 2026 Tutwoo UK Limited. This course was created in-house by Tutwoo and is our original work. It is for your own learning only: please do not copy, share, record or resell it.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand why many alternative investments are not regulated by the FCA
  • Recognise the pressure tactics and flattery used by investment fraudsters
  • Check firms on the FCA Firm Checker and Warning List
  • Know how to report a scam and avoid recovery room fraud

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Why these investments are targeted at savers
  • The warning signs
  • Checking, saying no and reporting

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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