In this episode of the Payments Perspective Podcast, Jeff Duffy sits down with Robert Mascio, Director of the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, to delve into the world of financial fraud and scams. They discuss common types of fraud and scam tactics, how to identify them, and what steps consumers can take to protect themselves.
Rob also shares several valuable resources to support consumers who have been affected by fraud:
FINRA – www.FINRA.org/investors
FINRA Helpline – 844-574-3577
FINRA Foundation – www.Finrafoundation.org/fraudfighter
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center – www.IC3.gov
Securities and Exchange Commission – www.investor.gov
Give an Hour Financial Fraud Peer Support and Resources – www.giveanhour.org/financialfraud
Fight Cybercrime Romance Scam Recovery Group – www.fightcybercrime.org
AARP Fraud Watch Network – https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/
Better Business Bureau – www.BBB.org/scamtracker
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