“You should never feel rushed into buying or investing in something.
“If something sounds suspicious or doesn’t feel right, speak to someone you trust – a family member, friend or your bank – for a second opinion.”
Barclays has devised a simple mnemonic which can help remind people of what to look out for in a gut feeling: S.C.A.M.
S stands for sweating, C for chest tightness, A for an aching head or stomach, and M for mind fog.
