Book Description
A "must" book for everyone who invests or saves money. This book gives people the tools to distinguish between legitimate and fraudulent investment opportunities and to choose those investments that may be appropriate for them. It provides descriptions of old and new cons, cites examples of how investment schemes and scams work, offers ways of identifying potentially fraudulent deals, and gives details about related state, federal, and local enforcement activities.
From the Back Cover
How to be an Informed Investor: Protect Your Money from Schemes, Scams * Don't expect to "Get rich quick." * Beware of deals that seem too good to be true. * Be Suspicious of "inside information" and hot tips. * Always demand written information. * Be wary of high-pressure tactics like: "Tomorrow will be too late." * Check with your local BBB and State Securities Agency office before making any commitments. Don't become one of the thousands who fall prey every year to fraudulent promoters who are ready, willing, and able to steal you money!
