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Investors beware solar power scams
Warning to investors that claims are full of hot air
Investors have been warned to beware offers which suggest high returns, especially of more than 5% or 6%, with the Autorité des Marchés Financiers saying higher returns mean higher risks.
The warning came after investors in wind and solar-power developments lost millions. The AMF has a helpline where people can get information from Epargne Info Service, 01 53 45 62 00