Money Investor Scams

[Kenneth Picha]

So after going through many of these investor emails, how long does it take until I find an actual private equity investor.  I am in the St. Louis area and it is funny how many scammers there are.  I managed to find a few legit ones but for every 1 legit it seems there are 3 false ones.  I save myself by asking them questions, references and google them.  I am still looking for private equity investors but nothing that cannot be worked through.

Any other thoughts on how to keep myself from falling into their trap?