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Aside from administering and enforcing federal securities laws in order to maintain fair, honest, and efficient markets
Fighting securities fraud, however, requires teamwork. At the heart of effective investor protection is an educated and cautious investor. While it is the primary overseer and regulator of the securities markets, the works closely with many different institutions, including other federal departments and agencies, the self regulatory organizations, state securities regulators, and various private sector organizations.
Aside from administering and enforcing federal securities laws in order to maintain fair, honest, and efficient markets, The Financial Integrity Authority has continuously committed itself to disseminating information to the investing public in a timely and efficient manner, one channel of which is through its website that offers the public a wealth of informational resources.
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Common Types of Investment Fraud
Be on the alert for investment fraud! According to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the following investment scams are commonly used to target Americans:
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Hostile Acquisitions
The replacement of poor management is a potential source of gain from acquisition. Changing technological and competitive factors may lead to a need for corporate restructuring. If incumbent...
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Penny Stocks
Penny stocks are low-priced stocks that typically start out at less than one dollar per share. They are sold on the premise of significant potential growth.
Very often, companies issuing...
More F.I.A Resources
- Common Types of Investment Fraud
- What's driving vulnerability to fraudulent investment offers
- Steps to Achieve Financial Security
- The Future of Mergers and Acquisitions
- Medical Identity Theft
- Scams that Target Veterans Benefits
- Scams that Target Homeowners
- How can you protect yourself from future schemers
Regulator Update
Press Release: Agencies Extend Comment Period for Proposed Third-Party Risk Management Guidance
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:16:29 -0600
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:16:29 -0600
Press Release: Federal Bank Regulatory Agencies Release 2025 Small Business, Small Farm, and Community Development Lending Data
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:01:39 -0600
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:01:39 -0600
Press Release: FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:35:31 -0600
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:35:31 -0600
SEC Adopts Amendments to Update Definitions of Small Entity for Investment Companies and Investment Advisers
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:28:00 -0500
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:28:00 -0500
SEC Issues Exemptive Relief from Treasury Clearing Requirements for Certain Inter-Affiliate and Non-U.S. Repo Transactions
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:30:00 -0400
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:30:00 -0400
Two Entities Charged in $130 Million Fraud Scheme That Used False SEC Filings to Boost Investor Confidence
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:42:37 -0400
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:42:37 -0400
FINRA Fines Webull $4.2 Million for Anti-Money Laundering and Best Execution Violations
Thu, 05 Nov 26 12:00:00 +0000
Thu, 05 Nov 26 12:00:00 +0000
SIFMA Foundation and FINRA Announce Strategic Alliance to Expand Investor Education
Wed, 28 Oct 26 12:00:00 +0000
Wed, 28 Oct 26 12:00:00 +0000
FINRA Makes Investor Education Content Available on Zogo Financial Learning Platform
Wed, 21 Oct 26 12:00:00 +0000
Wed, 21 Oct 26 12:00:00 +0000
FINRA Launches Enhanced Investor Education and Protection Tools to Help Research Markets and Recognize Fraud
Tue, 13 Oct 26 12:00:00 +0000
Tue, 13 Oct 26 12:00:00 +0000
Contact
Location:
5000 Wissahickon Ave #1, Philadelphia, PA 19144, USA
Email:
probe@gov.fia-us.org | audit@gov.fia-us.org
Call:
+1 (445) 308 0777