Common Investment Scams and Problems
As most long-term investors know, markets go up and down-and the failure of an investment to provide positive returns more often than not has nothing to do with fraud.
But investment fraud can occur when a salesperson unfairly or unlawfully deceives investors in connection with the sale of securities products-such as stocks, bonds, and similar financial instruments. Here are some of the more common investment scams and problems that regulators see.
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Avoiding Investment Scams
In turbulent economic times, ongoing schemes tend to unravel as wary investors begin demanding their cash. Read the Investor Alert.
Early Retirement
Don't be misled by early retirement investment pitches that promise too much.
Read the Investor Alert.
Stock Spams and Scams
Stock spams are the electronic equivalent of a boiler room sales operation.
Read the Investor Alert.
The Lure of Money
Listen to actual investment fraud victims that have shared their stories with AARP in The Lure of Money.
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Affinity Fraud
Some fraudsters prey upon members of an identifiable group by exploiting trust and friendship. Read the Investor Alert.
How Fraudsters Try to Look Legit
Some fraudsters tell straightforward lies, fabricating facts or making bogus claims. Others salt their stories with grains of truth to give their schemes an air of legitimacy. Protect yourself against these and other deceptive tactics.
"Free Lunch" Investment Seminars—Avoiding the Heartburn of a Hard Sell
The fact that someone buys you a meal doesn't mean you have to buy what they say—or what they sell. Read the Investor Alert.
Read all Investor Alerts
Investor Alerts provide information you need to help protect yourself and your family from investment and consumer scams. View all Alerts.
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