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May 30, 2013
… target investors who have already been victims of fraud. Often, the impersonators will claim to help investors … . For additional tips on investing wisely and avoiding fraud, please visit the following web pages: Updated Investor … of Government Impersonators (February 2012) Advance Fee Fraud Schemes PAUSE List of Fictitious Governmental Agencies …
May 9, 2013
… income stream and, in some cases, there may be outright fraud. Before selling away an income stream you currently …
May 2, 2013
… of securities for oil and gas ventures. The number of fraud cases related to private securities offerings for oil … in mind that if the investment opportunity is an outright fraud, the written materials may look legitimate and every … about an investment, or you think you have encountered fraud, please contact the SEC, FINRA or your state securities …
Apr 16, 2013
… wary. For additional tips on investing wisely and avoiding fraud, please visit the following web pages on the SEC’s … Warns of Government Impersonators (April 2010) Advance Fee Fraud Schemes PAUSE List of Fictitious Governmental Agencies …
Dec 6, 2012
… It’s free and easy—and a key step for avoiding investment fraud. Locate Your Financial Records Do you remember where …
Nov 29, 2012
… wary. For additional tips on investing wisely and avoiding fraud, please visit the following web pages on the SEC's … Warns of Government Impersonators (April 2010) Advance Fee Fraud Schemes PAUSE List of Fictitious Governmental Agencies …
Oct 3, 2012
… however, are subject to the same prohibitions against fraud as are other market participants, and their managers … defrauds investors, and the SEC has brought a number of fraud cases involving hedge funds. For example, a number of … about an investment, or you think you have encountered fraud, please contact the SEC, FINRA or your state securities …
Sep 27, 2012
… with your broker-dealer;  Acting as a safeguard against fraud by informing you of the activities in your account; …
Sep 26, 2012
… Investor Alert to help educate investors about affinity fraud, a type of investment scam that preys upon members of … or ethnic communities or the elderly.  What is Affinity Fraud?  Affinity fraud almost always involves either a fake investment or an …
Aug 28, 2012
… Investor.gov can help you invest wisely and avoid fraud. Here are 10 specific ways you can use Investor.gov to … educated investor:  Learn How to Help Avoid Investment Fraud Learn about common types of investment fraud, including those found online and in social media, and …