FINRA Investor Education Foundation

Congratulations to the Better Business Bureau Institute for Marketplace Trust on the launch of their new BBB Scam Survival Toolkit. This vital toolkit features resources designed to help scam survivors restore their financial, emotional and mental health. The FINRA Investor Education Foundation's Christine Niles Kieffer participated in a launch event held on the inaugural "National Scam Survivor Day" (each year, the second Thursday in May) to uplift scam survivors and spotlight the toolkit. ??? https://bit.ly/4buWd65

Smishing involves scammers sending unsolicited messages in an attempt to steal data and wealth from investors. These scams take place through text message and platforms like iMessage, Google Messages and WhatsApp. Learn more ways to reduce your risk of getting hooked by a #smishing scam:?? https://bit.ly/41LpSWz

We're excited to announce that applications for the 2025 FINRA Investor Education Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship are open until April 15! This special program helps boost financial readiness in military communities and create portable careers for military spouses. Discover more here ?? https://bit.ly/4bq4VmR

Understanding your brokerage statement is key to catching mistakes or potential misconduct early. Your brokerage statement contains important information about your account that you'll want to review regularly. Some key things to look for include accurate account balances and holdings, authorized trades and account activity, and any suspicious or unfamiliar transactions. Taking the time to carefully review your statement can help you identify issues before they become bigger problems. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4i70ss5

We're excited to announce that applications for the 2025 FINRA Investor Education Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship are open until April 15! This special program helps boost financial readiness in military communities and create portable careers for military spouses. Discover more here ?? https://bit.ly/4bq4VmR

Crypto asset investment scams cost consumers billions of dollars, and a large part of that total is due to romance or relationship investment scams. Fraudsters will hide their true identities, gain the trust of unsuspecting targets (often online or through text messages), and then defraud them through fake investments. Learn how to spot the difference between #DatingOrDefrauding For more tips and resources, visit: https://bit.ly/3D0VaPN

Millions of dollars are stolen each year from hard-working individuals through relationship and romance scams. In this episode of #FINRAUnscripted, two victims bravely share the financial, mental and emotional toll they experienced at the hands of scammers. Learn how they worked to recover from their losses and discover the red flags so you can spot the difference between #DatingOrDefrauding. Listen here ?? https://bit.ly/3BGO01K

A new research brief from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation and researchers at the University of Minnesota and RTI International explores the social and behavioral characteristics of older adults and how these factors might affect their vulnerability to financial fraud. Check out key findings here: https://bit.ly/4hG3qUr

It's Identity Theft Awareness Week—a time to focus on safeguarding your financial well-being. Explore our top cyber safety tips to secure your accounts, and learn what actions to take if you suspect your identity has been compromised. #IDTheftWeek Learn more: https://bit.ly/3leTAg6

Investment fraud involving artificial intelligence is on the rise. Fraudsters are increasingly using generative AI tools to gain access to financial accounts and create new accounts in the names of unsuspecting investors. Be vigilant and protect your financial information. Learn more here: ?? https://bit.ly/42ihheK