As we observe National Consumer Protection Week amid a growing and changing financial fraud landscape, the time is ripe to talk about the ways in which investors can protect themselves from financial scams.
On this episode, we sit down with Rob Mascio, Director of the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, to talk about the latest fraud trends, common red flags to watch out for and practical steps investors can take to safeguard investments.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
2025 Annual Regulatory Oversight Report
Investor Alert: Social Media ‘Investment Group’ Imposter Scams on the Rise Romance Scams
FINRA Securities Helpline for Seniors
FINRA Investor Education Foundation
Protecting Consumers from Fraud
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Ep. 168: Investing Wisely in 2025: Avoiding Scams and Achieving Your Financial Goals
Ep. 169: Unpacking the 2025 Regulatory Oversight Report
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