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Financial Fraud Research Center
A joint project of the Stanford Center on Longevity and the FINRA Foundation with the primary purpose is to collect, direct and disseminate research that gets to the root causes of financial fraud and how to detect and prevent it.
Protect Yourself and Others From Fraud
Investment fraud criminals use sophisticated tactics to get people to part with their money. So it's important to learn about the red flags of financial fraud. SaveAndInvest.org offers unbiased information and strategies to avoid investment fraud to help you—and your friends, neighbors and family, too.
Fraud StoriesListen to these financial fraud stories of investment fraud from the victims themselves—and from cons who have swindled people out of their money. Understanding the tactics cons use—and what puts you at risk—is key to spotting and avoiding investment fraud. |
"Tricks of the Trade"
Order your free copy of "Tricks of the Trade: Outsmarting Investment Fraud." Seen on PBS stations nationwide, this FINRA Foundation documentary uncovers the psychology of a scam and reveals ways to protect yourself and others.
Before You Invest, Ask and Check
Learn what to ask when approached to buy an investment and how to verify if both the seller and the product are registered.
About Fraud
- Risk Meter
- Scam Meter
- Fighting Fraud 101: Smart Tips for Investors
- Avoid Problems with Your Broker
- Psychology of a Scam
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Vermont Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities, and Health Care Administration (BISHCA)
The Vermont Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities, and Health Care Administration (BISHCA) regulates a variety of financial service providers such as banks, credit unions, mortgage brokers, consumer loan companies, securities brokers/dealers, investment advisors and insurance companies.