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Scam Trends

In this course, learners will explore common scam trends and signs of possible scam victimization, demonstrate next steps to take if they suspect a customer is being scammed, and learn how to prevent victimization.

2024081184401 Joshua Ethan Scholnick CRD 7720831 Complaint ks (2025-1760142000912).pdf

The Department of Enforcement alleges: On August 25, 2023, while associated with a FINRA member, Joshua Scholnick cheated on the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) examination. During the examination, which Scholnick took from his home, he used his phone to access prohibited study materials to help him answer the test’s questions. He did so after acknowledging and agreeing to follow FINRA’s SIE Rules of Conduct, which forbid possessing or using phones, notes, and study materials during the examination.