Investment professionals and firms are welcome to leverage and amplify scam prevention resources from FINRA and other trusted organizations through your own communications channels, such as …

Dec 11, 2024 · Here are tips that may help you to avoid being scammed by an impersonator posing as an investment professional or firm: Independently verify that you are communicating with an …

Regulatory signals from the new Administration suggest a broad focus on fraud prevention, including actions to protect both the government and consumers.

These are entities that falsely claim to be registered, licensed, and/or located in the United States in their solicitation of investors. In many cases, SEC investigation reveals that the soliciting entities are not …

SEC and CFTC staff have recently observed investment scams where fraudsters tout digital asset or “cryptocurrency” advisory and trading businesses. In some cases, the fraudsters claim to invest …

Regularly review your financial and investment accounts for any unusual or unauthorized transactions. Report any discrepancies immediately to your financial institution and the relevant authorities.

Uncover the fake regulation scam and learn how to protect yourself from fraudulent brokers claiming to be regulated.

1 day ago · Regulation is the single most powerful trust signal in financial services. That is why fraudulent crypto platforms spend enormous effort pretending to be regulated — even when they are …

May 1, 2025 · Most of us know someone who has been a victim of a financial scam, or we may have been a target ourselves. If you’ve been impacted by this type of crime, there are ways you can get …

Dec 11, 2025 · Scammers convince investors to invest in accounts that are fake and steal the funds. Read about common scams reported to the Office of Investor Education and Assistance.