I spend a lot of time demonstrating how to invest in a sensible, reasonably safe way. Diversify, keep fees low, and be consistent. I should add to that: avoid fatal investment mistakes.
This tale from across the pond reminds me a bit of the physicians who lost tens of millions to a cryptocurrency scam. In this case, however, no one intentionally scammed anyone.
Let me tell you about my dad. He was a kind, thoughtful man and I learned many important things from him. But money was, sadly, never his strong point.
Don’t even think about investing until you have paid off any interest-charging debts. You should also have at least three months’ of income in easily accessible form.