Yes, investing in BTC has some risks. But risks cannot be avoided in all investment. That is why you have to research before investing in any investments.
Risk will always be a part of our life, admit it and the only way to survived is to take risk. People are too scared to do so, that is why they remain poor. Bitcoin is a great investment, its high risk but the return is very promising. Investing on bitcoin will become dangerous specially when you know nothing about it, so learn more.