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11 sty 2024 · Complaints describe bad actors, posing as registered investment advisers, who advertise “stock investment groups” on Instagram and other social media channels and then turn to encrypted group chats on WhatsApp to communicate with interested investors and pitch investments.
17 sty 2024 · FINRA has seen a recent significant spike in investor complaints resulting from recommendations made by fraudulent "investment groups" promoted through social media channels.
11 mar 2024 · If you’re an investment professional and have concerns that someone is using your name or information as part of a potential scam, contact your firm’s compliance department, and alert FINRA by calling the BrokerCheck hotline at (800) 289-9999 or emailing [email protected].
Please be aware that fraudsters may link to Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website from phishing and similar scam websites, trying to steal your personal information or your money. Make sure you know who you’re dealing with when investing, and contact FINRA with any concerns.
20 lip 2023 · This Military Consumer Month we’re talking about ways to avoid investment scams and bogus money-making schemes. Here’s what to know: Don’t accept any unsolicited offers. If you get an out-of-the-blue call, text, or email about “an amazing investment opportunity,” it’s a scam. Walk away.
9 paź 2019 · Two simple steps can help protect you from being swindled in an investment scam: Check the background of anyone selling or offering you an investment and confirm that the person is currently registered or licensed. It only takes a few minutes using the free and simple search tools on Investor.gov.
15 lip 2024 · Investment scammers claim you’ll get big returns investing in a hot new money-making “opportunity” — maybe something like cryptocurrency. Some scammers say you’ll likely make a lot of money if you follow their proven system or method. But will you?
