Kansas City area residents will get the scoop on how to keep their investments safe from scammers at a free program on Oct. 8.
The FINRA Investor Education Foundation, AARP Kansas, the Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner and the University of Kansas School of Law are sponsoring an “Outsmarting Investment Fraud” session open to the public. Experts from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and AARP Foundation will conduct the program.
The event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Johnson County Antioch Library, 8700 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Merriam. Space is limited. To RSVP, call 1-877-926-8300 toll free or register online at http://aarp.cvent.com/KS-Inv-Fraud-Wkshop-Merriam. Refreshments will be provided at no charge.
Participants will learn about the persuasion tactics commonly used by fraudsters, along with the simple steps they can take to protect their hard-earned nest egg.
Investment fraud affects thousands of Americans and accounts for billions in lost savings every year. People age 50 and over with money to invest are favorite targets for fraud. The profile of a typical victim is someone who is financially knowledgeable with above average income, college-educated and self-reliant in making financial decisions.
– Story from AARP