Can You Spot a Con Artist?

The holidays are a particularly opportune time for scam artists and bogus investment opportunities.

The Indiana Secretary of State’s Office (www.in.gov/sos/index.htm ) has created a statewide campaign to alert Hoosiers on the most common types of fraud in Indiana: fraud aimed at seniors, faith-based fraud and mortgage fraud. Visit www.in.gov/sos/securities/2418.htm to take a look at or listen to some of the campaigns that deal with each kind of fraud.

One of the best ways to prevent fraud is to become a smart investor; Indiana Investment Watch provides Indiana residents with materials to provide the investor with knowledge about investing (www.in.gov/sos/securities/2422.htm), personal finance (www.in.gov/sos/securities/3285.htm) and news you can use (www.in.gov/sos/securities/2743.htm) to combat various scams and investment schemes.

Use the information from Indiana Investment Watch (www.in.gov/sos/securities/2423.htm) and take the steps to become a wiser, savvier investor!

Friday Facts: Government Information you can use from the Indiana State Library