TAKE THE QUIZ
CAN YOU SPOT
THE RED FLAGS OF
INVESTMENT FRAUD?
Which of these can signal a
dishonest investment deal…
An investment "opportunity"
explained over a free lunch.
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WiSConSin'S drifTleSS area. SprinG Green.
Salespeople who uses highpressure sales tactics and
cannot provide their broker
registration.
A high-risk investment that is
in limited supply.
A feeling that everyone is
getting in on the deal and
you may be missing out.
All of the above.
ANSWER - E
Look for these red flags when considering
any investment, especially a "hot tip".
Outsmarting investment fraud requires
staying on your toes and knowing the
law. Every broker needs to be licensed
and every product he or she sells needs
to be registered. Check the legitimacy
of any investment offer at saveandinvest.
org/fraud center, a cooperative effort
from FINRA (the Financial Industry
Regulatory Authority) and the BBB.
Before you invest, ask and check.
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