Signs of Investment Fraud

It’s up to the individual to spot and avoid the Signs of Investment Fraud Americans are losing billions thanks to brokers who forego ethics in the pursuit of their own financial gain. The Securities and Exchange Commission has stepped in with new regulations to stop this from happening, but where the SEC tries, it doesn’t […]

Red Flags of Alternative Investment Fraud

Investment fraud is designed to be hard to distinguish from genuine opportunities and are disguised in a multitude of different ways. The scam will have a combination of genuine features mixed in.  This is done to throw you off the scent of a scam at first glance. Stock market fraud and Ponzi schemes are known […]

U.S. Attorney Warns of COVID-19 Scams

U.S. Attorney Warns of Coronavirus Schemes Targeting Vulnerable Victims ALEXANDRIA, Va. –U.S. Attorney G. Zachary Terwilliger Warns of COVID-19 Schemes seeking to exploit the evolving COVID-19 public health crisis by targeting populations most at risk of severe illness. “Fraudsters frequently prey upon vulnerable individuals during difficult times,” said Terwilliger. “The COVID-19 pandemic is a public […]

IDENTIFY INVESTMENT SCAMS AND POTENTIAL FRAUD

IDENTIFY INVESTMENT SCAMS AND POTENTIAL FRAUD It’s difficult to spot a well-planned investment scam, even for professional investors. Individual investors should become well informed of the various types of fraud in the sector they’re considering investing in. Make a personal investing rule to only making decisions after you’ve performed proper due diligence. When it comes to […]

Questions to Ask Before You Invest

Whether you’re a first-time investor or have been investing for many years, there are some fundamental questions you should always ask before investing your hard-earned money. Ask Before Investing, Is the seller licensed? Con-artists are experts at the art of persuasion, often using a variety of influence tactics tailored to the vulnerabilities of their victims. […]