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Be Smart! - The Georgia Investor Education Site


Questionable Investments to Avoid...


“Boiler Room” Scams

Learn self-defense tactics to fight off investment scams by “boiler rooms,” the high-pressure phone sales from which sellers promote abusive deals.
 



C
allable Certificates of Deposit

While certificates of deposit appeal to investors, all are not what they seem. Check out the handy new checklist to help distinguish between CDs.
 


Cold Calling Alert

Understand your legal rights in dealing with cold calls,and learn how to stop them.

 

Cyberspace Fraud and Abuse

Several million newcomers crowd onto the information superhighway every year. Too many become victims of cyberspace fraud and abuseLearn to protect yourself from these common online rip-off techniques.
 


Dishonest Investment Advisors

Read accounts of dishonest advisers, and learn the warning signs to recognize and avoid them.


Spotting a Con Artist

Become familiar with common warning signs of con artists.




Tools for Smarter Investing...
 

 
Use this Checklist Before You Invest...

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Review helpful investor education materials
presented by the Office of Secretary of State


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Millions rely on mutual funds as their primary investment.
Understand the nature, risks and options available prior to investing any of your money.



How Much Do You Know About Investing?

Take This Fun Quiz from the North American Securities
Administrators Association (NASAA) website
 


 
Confused by unfamiliar language? Review a glossary of investment-related terms.

Check out your securities broker, salesperson or investment adviser by searching the Central Registration Depository (CRD) for information regarding your broker or brokerage firm.

 
Read excerpts of what Georgia investors were asked about saving and investing, conducted by the Survey Research Center at the University of Georgia, and access the complete results.

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