Financial Fraud
Ponzi Schemes
What's a Ponzi scheme, you ask? While you'll never hear an investment
promoted with that name, there are lots of them around.
Find out what to look for so you can avoid falling victim to this
all-too-common form of financial fraud.
Avoiding Investment Fraud: Signs of a Scam
Joe and Alice had known Ernest for years. But when Ernest offered
them the opportunity to make big money — guaranteed, with no risk
— Joe and Alice wrote Ernest a check for more than half their savings.
Sadly, before long their money disappeared.
Learn to heed the warning signs and get other valuable tips for
checking on investment offers, brokers or advisers.
Video:
The Lure of Money
The Campaign for Wise and Safe Investing
Every day, people are conned into making disastrous financial
investments. Watch and see how you can avoid the same fate — and
invest wisely to protect your assets.
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