Taking proactive steps to guard against financial fraud is a good way to prevent the stress that comes with losing money to scams. Here are some common steps you and your loved ones can take to prevent falling victim to those trying to separate you from your hard-earned money: Educate Yourself and Loved Ones: Talk to family members, especially older individuals, about how to recognize and avoid scams.  Secure Your Accounts: Use strong, unique passwords and enable two-factor authentication for online accounts. … more

Investors should be aware of the increased risk of investment fraud involving artificial intelligence (AI). Here are some of the key warning signs. Unregistered/Unlicensed Investment Platforms Remember that federal and state securities laws generally require securities firms, professionals, exchanges, and other investment platforms to be registered. A promoter’s lack of registration should be taken as a prompt to do additional investigation before you invest money.  When trading securities or seeking investment advice,… more