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Affinity Fraud: How it works & how to avoid it

May 12, 2010

Beware of swindlers who claim loyalty to your group
In a world of increasing complexity, many people are searching for a way to know who they can trust. This is especially true when it comes to investing money.
Unfamiliar with how our financial markets work, often people don’t know how to thoroughly research an investment and its [...]

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Cold Calling Alert

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You’ve got to understand,” said the voice on the other end of the telephone. “Typically, I don’t make these type of calls. I’ve got people to do that. I’ve got 11 years in this business and worked my way up to senior vice president with 400 clients and $40 million dollars under management. I don’t [...]

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“Boiler room” scams: Could you be vulnerable?

April 1, 2010

Have you received an unsolicited phone call about an investment opportunity? It could be a “boiler room” scam. Here’s what to watch out for and how you can protect yourself.
A team of scam artists set up a makeshift office, called a “boiler room” and work in stages. The scam artists first identify potential victims. They [...]

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