{"success":true,"data":{"id":"fake-carbon-credit-esg-investment-scam","label":"Fake carbon credit / ESG investment scam — impersonates ESG brokers or UN bodies with guaranteed-return carbon-offset / green-bond investment offers. SEC/FCA 2025; Chainalysis 2026; FTC Mar 2026.","description":"Fraudulent carbon credit or ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) investment emails claiming to offer carbon offset units, voluntary carbon market access, or green bonds with guaranteed or high-yield returns. Three-part detection: (1) carbon credit / ESG / sustainability investment brand language, (2) guaranteed / risk-free / high-yield return claim, (3) register / invest CTA. SEC and FCA 2025 enforcement actions documented a surge in carbon credit and ESG investment fraud; Chainalysis 2026 confirmed campaigns targeting sustainability-conscious professionals; FTC March 2026 advisory. Distinct from crypto investment scams — targets the legitimate ESG / sustainability finance space.","tier":"danger","category":"scam","isThin":false}}