In investment-related impersonation schemes, scammers misuse the name of real registered investment professionals or firms to create the appearance of legitimacy. Imposter scams can be difficult to spot unless you know what you’re looking for. Here are patterns to be aware of and tips to help spot the fakes.
It’s important to keep your guard up and educate yourself about the red flags of fraud and how to protect yourself. Learning to recognize scammers’ techniques can be your best defense.
Are you looking beyond a traditional savings account to begin to invest in stocks, bonds or funds? Perhaps you’re looking for someone to help develop a road map for your financial future. These and other situations might make you consider contacting an investment professional.
This Friday the 13th, you might take some extra precautions to ward off bad luck. But even if you’re not superstitious, it’s worthwhile to consider how to safeguard your financial situation—not just today, but every day. Use these four tips to ward off bad luck when it comes to your finances.
Older Americans are frequently targeted by financial exploitation efforts, making investor protection and education of particular importance to this population. FINRA offers several services, including a dedicated helpline, that can help senior investors with their concerns.
When you buy or sell stocks, bonds and other types of investments, there are costs associated with doing so. Costs may also come with managing or simply maintaining an investment account. These costs can add up, so it’s important to understand and manage them.
FINRA is here to guide you through the investment process so you can make smart financial decisions. We offer tips to help you manage your personal finances and set sound financial goals—and we explain in plain language key investing concepts, different types of investments and investment professionals, and questions to ask. We also provide tools and calculators to help you make informed financial decisions.
