May 1, 2012
… tips to help them do so more safely and to help them avoid investment fraud. More and more older Americans are using social media every day, including to help guide investment decisions. Whether it is to research particular … with caution when using social media as part of their investment process. The following tips can help. Tips to Help …
Feb 23, 2012
… or other method, are fraudulent. The SEC does not endorse investment offers, assist in the purchase or sale of … of: seeking assistance with a fund transfer; forwarding investment offers to them; advising individuals that they own …
Jan 5, 2012
… avoid accessing or providing any personal financial or investment information such as Social Security numbers, bank …
Dec 22, 2011
… debt. Paying off high-interest debt may be your best investment strategy. Few investment pay off as well as, or … from your paycheck or bank account into a savings or investment account will keep you on track toward your short … affinity fraud in your community. Affinity fraud refers to investment scams that prey upon members of identifiable …
Dec 20, 2011
… of upcoming changes in the registration rules for some investment advisers. On July 21, 2010, the Dodd-Frank Wall … law. The Dodd-Frank Act amends certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 by delegating generally to the states responsibility over certain mid-sized investment advisers – i.e., those that have between $25 …
Dec 9, 2011
… What are REITs? Real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) allow individuals to invest in … properties primarily to operate them as part of its own investment portfolio. Why would somebody invest in REITs? … REITs? REITs offer a way to include real estate in one’s investment portfolio. Additionally, some REITs may offer …
Oct 25, 2011
… to warn investors of potential fraud they may encounter at investment seminars that purport to teach investors trading … of the potential fraudulent conduct they may encounter at investment seminars that purport to teach investors how to … Fraud Investigate before the seminar. Before attending any investment seminar on trading strategies, investors should …
Aug 23, 2011
… brazenly target investors who have already lost money in investment schemes. We urge investors to be skeptical of any … SEC publications located at Investor.gov before making any investment. Some questions investors may consider asking … If it sounds too good to be true, it (probably) is. Is the investment product registered with the SEC and my state …
Jul 29, 2011
… the $3.4 billion Indian Trust Settlement , about potential investment frauds that target recipients of lump sum payouts. … of highly-publicized payouts often become targets for investment fraud. Scam artists may target payout recipients with investment opportunities that promise high returns with …
Jul 20, 2011
… firms offering to trade forex for you before making any investment decisions. Background: Foreign Currency Exchange … losing even more money than the amount of your initial investment. Some of the key risks involved include: Quoting … into losing transactions. You Could Lose Your Entire Investment or More. You will be required to deposit an amount …