Before you make the payment, consider whether this opportunity is genuine.
Scammers will do their research and make it their business to know as much about you as possible, this doesn't mean the offer is genuine.
Always seek independent advice before you commit to an investment. You can get more guidance on investment scams and check if an organisation is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on the FCA website, the Jersey Financial Services Commission on the Jersey FSC website, the Guernsey Financial Services Commission on the Guernsey FSC website, the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority on the Isle of Man FSA website or the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission on the Gibraltar FSC website. If they're not, it's likely to be a scam.