Fraud FAQs
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What Is Affinity Fraud?
A: Many people are aware that identity theft is a crime that is growing at an alarming rate. But they are not aware of another crime that's growing at an even faster … More -
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What Is Employed In Affinity Fraud Scams?
A: Many times "Ponzi" or pyramid schemes are employed in affinity fraud scams where money invested by new investors is used to make payments to earlier investors, which … More -
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How Can I Avoid Being A Victim?
A: Be very cautious if someone you know tells you they made a lot of money quickly from an investment. Many times the fraudster has paid this person a lot of money, so … More -
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What If I Suspect Affinity Fraud?
A: Print out a complaint form (http://www.sec.gov/complaint/selectconduct.shtml) or write a letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at: SEC … More
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