Check Before You Invest: Fraud & Scam Prevention
Learn how to perform due diligence on investment opportunities, identify potential scams and fraud, and report them.
Investor fraud is a problem for all Americans, and the greatest tool for preventing fraud is education and knowledge.
“An informed and skeptical investor is the best defense against fraud,”
— Mary L. Schapiro, 29th Chairman of the SEC
Equity Trust, in conjunction with the Retirement Industry Trust Association (RITA), has compiled governmental and industry resources to help you, the self-directed investor, in making your investment decisions.
As with any investment, a risk of being victimized by fraud and scams is a possibility. Find out what you can do to protect yourself.
(Please Note: Outside of FDIC insured investment products, all investments carry risk including loss of principal. No governmental agency or IRA custodian approves or guarantees investments.)
Additional Resources
- IRS Contribution Limits and Deadlines
- IRS Publications
- Relevant Legislation and Court Rulings
Fraud & Scam Resources