Knowing these 4 signs of investment fraud can help you be safe with your money.
Types of fraud
Learn how to spot frauds and scams and what they look like.
How a fraudster might approach you
Protect your money by knowing the ways fraudsters might try to connect with you.
8 common investment scams
Know the common investment scams circulating so you can recognize them and be safe with your money.
4 ways to avoid investment scams
If you’re not sure if an investment offer is the real deal, follow these four steps to avoid getting scammed.
Checklist: Protecting your financial information
Follow this checklist frequently to protect your financial information.
Romance scams
If you meet someone online but have not seen them in-person, and they begin to ask you for money, it’s likely a scam.
Affinity fraud
Fraudsters will use their targets’ group identity to gain their trust. Once they have established strong relationships, they convince people to invest in their scheme.
Identity theft
Identity theft is when someone uses your personal information – such as credit card number, social insurance number, or other info – to commit fraud.
7 signs of financial elder abuse
Everyone has a role to play in identifying and preventing financial elder abuse. The following are signs to watch for, that it could be happening to an older person you know.
Grandparent scams and how to avoid them
In grandparent scams, the scammer will pretend to be your grandchild. Scammers may say they urgently need cash from you. Follow these tips to avoid becoming a victim of this scam.
Be cautious with celebrity endorsements
Famous people are often used to promote products and services or to help raise awareness for events or special causes. Increasingly, some celebrities are endorsing investments or products marketed as investments.
Boiler room scams
Investment scams are often pulled off by a team of people who set up a makeshift office, called a “boiler room”.