Help Protect What You’ve Worked For

Investment Fraud Red Flags

A quick pause, paired with the right knowledge, can go a long way in helping protect your financial future. ESL Investment Services is here to help you recognize some of the warning signs before they turn into costly mistakes.

Watch Out For:

• Guarantees of High Returns.
  Investing inherently involves risk, so be wary of promises that seem too good to be true.
• Unlicensed Sellers or Unregistered Products.
  Research the seller and product to verify their license, registration, and documentation.
• Lack of Clarity.
  An investment professional should be able to clearly explain their strategy and what to expect.
• Urgency and Pressure.
  Be cautious if anyone is pushing you to act quickly or discouraging you from asking questions.

How to Protect Yourself:

• Verify Before Investing.
  Confirm credentials, research companies, and make sure opportunities are legitimate.
• Ask Questions.
  If something doesn’t make sense, pause, ask questions, and dig deeper.
• Talk it Through.
  ESL Investment Services is your resource. Bring any questions or concerns you have.
• Stay Alert and Informed.
  Keep learning to help keep your money, information, and future safe.

Questions/Concerns?

If you ever have questions about the legitimacy of a text message, email, phone call, or letter you’ve received: contact your advisor.

Click here to download a PDF copy of Help Protect What You’ve Worked For: Investment Fraud Red Flags.

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