Investment fraud can happen to anyone. Those who misrepresent opportunities, overstate returns and minimize risk can seek out clients of all ages and backgrounds. However, older adults are especially vulnerable to investment fraud. Their concerns about not only...
Many people trust a financial adviser or broker to manage their investments. That trust depends on clear communication and informed decisions. If you notice trades that you did not approve, you may wonder whether someone acted without your permission. Learning how...
Financial fraud can happen to anyone. People get scammed online or in person. Some are targeted by fraudulent investors or financial advisors who take advantage of their position. That said, statistics show that these types of scams tend to target the elderly. For...
For many people, financial investments help them prepare for the future. Frequently, investments help people build their resources for when they retire. They have to walk a fine line between a strategy aggressive enough to provide appropriate returns and safe enough...
Investing in securities can be a wise way of consolidating wealth and securing your financial future. However, securities fraud is rampant, with fraudsters taking advantage of unsuspecting investors. Securities fraud occurs when individuals or companies engage in...
Investors enjoy numerous benefits, from attractive returns to tax advantages. However, they are also likely to experience losses, fraud and other negative impacts. Being adequately informed can help protect one from such issues. Here are four things to consider before...
Retaining a financial professional to guide you on investments is an important decision. Sometimes, the relationship falls short and an investor becomes concerned that an adviser has failed to honor industry standards. Here are three things to know if you run into...
The SEC recently got an emergency order to shut down a company called Integrated Natural Resources, Inc., which was doing business as WeedGenics. The agency is charging its owners with securities fraud after it discovered that the business was a complete sham....
When a potential investment promises a very high yield with little risk, you have to wonder. If it’s so great, why isn’t everyone investing in it? Why is it being made available to me? That’s because investment programs that offer returns of 30% or more without much...
If you think you were taken in by securities fraud, you’re probably right. Unfortunately, it happens a lot. It happens to smart people. It happens to people who are sophisticated and well-educated. It happens to a really wide range of people young and old, wealthy and...
