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Don't get caught off guard! Our blog dives into common investment scams & how to protect your hard-earned money. Read it & invest with confidence! https://buff.ly/3KjoBML #WealthManagement #InvestmentScams #FinancialLiteracy [link to blog]

Protecting Your Business from Investment Scams: Key Steps

Investment scams are on the rise, Here's how to stay safe ➤ Research:  - Do your due diligence before investing. ➤ Be wary of high returns:  - Promises of guaranteed returns are often too good to be true. ➤ Verify credentials:  - Check for proper licensing and registration. ➤ Beware of pressure tactics:  - Scammers often use urgency or fear to pressure you. ➤ Trust your instincts:  - If something feels off, don't invest. If you suspect a scam, report it to the appropriate authorities. P.S. Share your experiences with investment scams and how you avoided them! #investing #scams #fraud #financialsecurity #investmenttips

Insightful, the process is not what it used to be.

FIRST INVEST Review Is FIRST INVEST a legitimate investment or a potential scam? Check out our FIRST INVEST review to uncover its risks and issues. If you’ve been affected, file a complaint with Scams Report. Stay alert and protect yourself today.

Let's talk scams: Investment scams target your personal wealth by convincing you to invest in fake schemes and companies, offering unrealistic opportunities with high returns, low risk and "get-rich-quick" incentives. As of November 2023, ScamWatch had received reports of over $276 million in losses to investment scams. Beware of anyone offering investment opportunities, always seek independent financial advice from an advisor registered with ASIC, and never provide personal info or bank account details to a third party. To learn more about protecting yourself from investment scams, visit https://ow.ly/Wkf350SH5aN

🔹 On 23 August, the US Securities and Exchange Commission adopted new rules and rule amendments that will impose substantial regulation on the management and operation of private funds by investment advisers. 🔹 The Guide to Compliance provides an in-depth explanation of the scope and requirements of the new rules, guidance on interpretative issues based on a detailed reading of the adopting release, as well as practical considerations for advisers and investors moving forward. Additionally, a number of tables are included to facilitate distilling new rules down to the key points. 🔗 Great PDF https://lnkd.in/eYJretW6 (Not directly cyber but compliance and industry-related) #financialservices #financialservicesindustry #compliance #privatefunds #advisers #investors #fundmanagement #governance #buckler #sec https://lnkd.in/eE4YNjUR

Financial Safety 101: Don’t Fall for Fraudulent Investments: Verify First Trust, but verify. We recommend verifying the legitimacy of any investment opportunity before committing. Watch out for: 🚫 Unregistered Brokers: Ensure the broker is registered with relevant regulatory authorities. ⚠️ Complex Strategies: Be cautious of overly complex or secretive investment strategies. 📉 No Track Record: Legitimate investments typically have a history and verifiable performance records. Stay informed and invest wisely. 💡

Investment fraud increases yearly! It’s increasingly important to recognize the signs and protect your portfolio 👷🏻 Find out how to detect when something isn’t right 👇 #NBCteam