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Alexandria Senior Law DayJune 22, 2019
Christine N. Kieffer – Senior Director
FINRA Investor Education Foundation
Taking Action: Fighting Financial Fraud
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A Call from Ruth
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Who We Are
FINRA
o Not-for-profit regulator
o Authorized by Congress
o Mission: • investor protection
• market integrity
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o Research and outreach
o Financial capability for all Americans
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Prevalence and Impact of Fraud
Sources: FINRA Investor Education Foundation research reports, Financial Fraud and Fraud Susceptibility in the United States (2013) and Non-Traditional Costs of Financial Fraud (2015).
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• Anyone can be a victim; profiles vary by scam type
• Engage in certain behaviors:
Who’s at Risk?
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Single, older, female, <education, <income
Any age (including young adults)
Male, 55-65 y.o., >financial lit, >income, >education, self-reliant
Lottery
Mass Marketing
Investment
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Other Risk FactorsRepeatedly Targeted
Excited!!! Angry!Fearful / Afraid
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Nationwide
1) IRS Impersonation Scam
2) Robocalls/Unsolicited Phone Calls
3) Computer Tech Support Scams
4) Elder Financial Abuse
5) Grandparent Scams
6) Romance Scams
7) Social Security Impersonation Scam
8) Impending Lawsuit Scams
9) Identity Theft
Senate Aging Committee: Top Reported Scams 2018
Source: U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, Fighting Fraud: Senate Aging Committee Identifies Top 10 Scams Targeting Our Nation’s Seniors
In Virginia
1) Sweepstakes Scams
2) Computer Tech Support Scams
3) Grandparent Scams
4) Identity Theft
5) IRS Impersonation Scam
Senate Fraud Hotline(855) 303-9470
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Weapons of Fraud
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SaveAndInvest.org: Risk & Scam Meters
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1. If you didn’t solicit it, why did it solicit you?
2. Cut the clutter/do not engage
3. Develop a refusal script
4. Take a “time out”
5. Be your own devil’s advocate
6. Ask and Check – Independent sources
• Talk to someone
• Do your homework
Tips for Handling Scam Attempts
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Ask Questions; Do Your Homework
How can I verify this info?
Do I have to pay a fee up front? Or
pay via gift cards?
What could go wrong?
Can I afford to lose this money?
What if this IS a scam?
Do I feel pressured and emotional?
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Variable & Fixed-Index Annuities
Complex Products & Emerging Issues
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Cryptocurrencies & Digital Assets
Reverse Mortgages
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www.FINRA.org
Check Independent Sources
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More Resources from FINRA
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(844-574-3577)
Monday to Friday
9 am – 5 pm (Eastern)
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Questions?
Christine N. Kieffer
FINRA Investor Education Foundation