Investor Education
November 12, 2009
The Most Dangerous Piece of Mail You’ll Get All Year is For a Free Lunch
New AARP Survey Shows High Level of Concern About Impact of Financial Scams Among 55+ Population Washington, DC, November 12, 2009 – More than three-quarters of older Americans are concerned that financial scams will damage their retirement nest eggs or those of someone they know, AARP and the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) said […]
August 26, 2009
Investor Tips for a Down Market
As the markets continue to slide, get the facts before you make any investment move.
August 26, 2009
Madoff – A 21st Century Ponzi Scheme
A few simple actions can help investors sidestep the potentially devastating impact of a classic Ponzi scheme.
August 17, 2009
CFTC/NASAA Investor Alert: Foreign Exchange Currency Fraud
Forex trading can be legitimate for governments and large institutional investors concerned about fluctuations in international exchange rates, and it can even be appropriate for some individual investors. But the average investor should be wary when it comes to forex offers.
May 4, 2009
State Securities Regulators Voice Strong Support For Senior Investment Protection Act
NASAA Applauds Sen. Herb Kohl’s Leadership in the Ongoing Fight Against Senior Investment Fraud WASHINGTON, D.C., May 4, 2009—The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) today announced its strong support for the “Senior Investment Protection Act of 2009” (S. 906), legislation designed to protect senior investors from unscrupulous and unqualified financial advisers. Introduced by Sen. […]
April 29, 2009
State Securities Regulators Continue to See Fraud and Abuse in the Life Settlement Market
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 29, 2009)—State securities regulators continue to see problems of fraud and abuse in the growing life settlement industry and outlined for Congress the need for strong regulation of these financial products by appropriate regulatory authorities. “Although life settlements may serve a useful purpose by enhancing the value and liquidity of life insurance […]
October 14, 2008
AARP and NASAA Launch “Free Lunch Seminar Monitor” Program
Older Americans Increasingly Targeted By Financial Scammers WASHINGTON (October 14, 2008) – With fraud and scams on the rise, older Americans remain a primary target for unscrupulous individuals. In collaboration with the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), AARP today announces the Free Lunch Seminar Monitor program, which gives individuals an opportunity to fight back […]
October 13, 2008
