Fraud Prevention Resources
In today's digital age, safeguarding your financial well-being extends beyond smart investing—it also involves proactive measures against fraud and identity theft. Empirical Wealth Management is committed to empowering clients with the knowledge and tools necessary to protect their assets and personal information.
Our Fraud Prevention Resources page offers practical guidance to help you navigate the complexities of financial security. From understanding the latest scams to implementing effective protective strategies, we provide insights designed to fortify your financial defenses.
Explore our comprehensive resources to stay informed and take control of your financial security.
The SEC is highly focused on educating investors to avoid falling victim to fraudsters.
Before you invest in something, check with the SEC or state agency to see if it’s registered. Unregistered investments should be considered highly-speculative at best.
Check to see if someone is registered with the SEC or FINRA. If they are not registered, you should conduct more research.
Affinity Fraud
Advance Fee Fraud
High Yield Investment Programs
Impersonation Schemes
Internet and Social Media Fraud
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Fake HoweyTrade Progam | Investor.gov
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Internet and Social Media Fraud| Investor.gov
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Investor Alert: Social Media and Investing – Avoiding Fraud | Investor.gov
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Investor Bulletin: Social Media and Investing – Understanding Your Accounts | Investor.gov
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Investor Bulletin: Social Media and Investing – Tips for Seniors | Investor.gov
Penny Stock Fraud
Ponzi Scheme
Pre-IPO Investment Scams
Pyramid Schemes
“Prime Bank” Investments
Promissory Notes
Pump and Dump Schemes
A few of the federal regulations that we comply with to protect you. Multiple states have data privacy laws as well.
External resources to help manage passwords avoid computer viruses and malware and/or run VPNs or both.
As a proud partner, below are some of the protections of your custodian.
Here are some resources to help you understand freezing your credit or subscribe to credit monitoring.
