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Unlike muggers and thieves, investment fraud criminals
don't just take your money--they convince you
to hand it over willingly. These con artists may
call you offering financial advice and a promising
investment opportunity. Often it involves empty
promises of high returns, and they tell you that
you'll lose money if you don't get in right away.
Don't give in to these scams. There won't be any
return on this investment--you are guaranteed
to lose any money you give away.
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How to Avoid Investment
Fraud: |
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Don't become solely dependent on one financial
advisor or consultant.
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Don't make a major financial decision without
getting several opinions from a friend, family
member, attorney, banker, or accountant.
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Don't be rushed into making a quick decision.
It's your money--protect it by taking the time
to thoroughly check out any offer.
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Look for trouble retrieving your funds.
Don't let friendship or trust keep you from
demanding a return on your investment.
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The moment you suspect that something is wrong,
call the DA's Fraud Hot Line at 729-913-9179.
Fraudulent promoters will go to great lengths
to avoid your calls or stall you, delaying when
the fraud will be discovered.
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Don't let embarrassment or fear keep you from
reporting investment fraud. Not reporting allows
a criminal to get away with stealing your life
savings and potentially the life savings of
other unsuspecting citizens.
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Indicators of
Potential Fraud:
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High pressure sales tactics with an insistence on
an immediate decision. |
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A "guaranteed" investment or one with
"no risk."
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Unwillingness to let you get a second opinion.
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Won't provide written information, including
state securities registrations and verifiable
references.
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A suggestion that you invest on the basis of
trust.
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