Search
 

  Ask and Check

  55Plus
 

Before You Invest, Ask and Check

  

Know What to Say When a Con Calls You

 

You can outsmart the cons. The main thing to realize is you’re not alone. Knowledge is power. And when you’re armed with the right information, you keep the control in your hands. Remember, the word ‘No’ is more powerful than any con man.

 

Fight back:

 

 

There are smart investors. And smarter investors. The difference? Just a few questionsand a little homework.

 

Before you work with a broker or other financial salesperson:

Step One

 

Ask. Who are you licensed with to sell me this? Are you a licensed broker? Is that investment registered?

 

Step Two

 

Check. If they say they are licensed, check them out.

 

Before you buy an investment product:


Step One

 

Ask. Is this investment registered with the SEC?

 

Step Two

 

Check. If you are told it is, verify that the investment is indeed registered with the SEC.

 

 

 

 




 


 
 

     Panel Discussion and
     Movie Screening—
     Outsmarting Investment
     Fraud

     Keep Informed with

     SaveAndInvest.org News

   Risk Meter
Are you a high-risk candidate for fraud?
   Scam Meter
Are you being scammed?
    

 

MORE INVESTOR RESOURCES FROM FINRA  |  MORE ABOUT THE FINRA FOUNDATION

FINRA Investor Education Foundation
   
 

©2010 FINRA Investor Education Foundation. All rights reserved.  |  Legal Notices and Privacy Policy.