Investment Fraud

A Real Life Look at Investment Fraud: The Lure of Money
Listen to the stories of investors who were lured into fraudulent investments by sophisticated con artists.

Business Opportunities Investment Scams
Opportunities to invest in your own business or work from home can be more like money takers than money makers.

Campaign for Wise and Safe Investing™
AARP Foundation and the Investor Protection Trust join to fight investment fraud.

Oil and Gas Investment Schemes
Investing in oil and natural gas wells can be risky business.

Ponzi Schemes: The Pyramid Tumbles Down
How to avoid Ponzi pyramid scheme investment scams

Promissory Note Scams: Too Good to Be True
The promised returns on a promissory note are likely too good to be true. Know why the risk is so high and why it’s probably a fraud.

Rare Coin Investing: For Fun, Not Profit
Buy coins because you love coin collecting, not as an investment.

Spotting the Signs of an Investment Scam
Know the signals that should alert you to investment fraud and the steps to check out investment pitches and products.

Test Your Investment Fraud IQ
Think you’re a genius when it comes to spotting investment frauds? Test your knowledge with these 13 questions and see how well you score.

Variable Annuities and a Free Meal: Risky Recipe
The marketing of variable annuities at seminars raises serious concerns about whether older investors are getting the right message.

Viaticals: Not So Humanitarian
Viaticals are sold as a way earn money while helping others, but they are one of the top ten investment frauds.

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