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FC MARKETS

Markets, money and the economy, explained for American investors

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Investment Fraud

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Retirement

Retirement Scams: How to Spot Them and What to Do If You're Targeted

Savers approaching or living in retirement are frequent targets for fraud, from impersonators and fake investments to rollover pitches and Social Security phone scams. This guide covers the common schemes, the warning signs they share, how to verify a professional, and where to report.

6 min read

Crypto

Crypto Scams: How to Spot Pig Butchering, Fake Exchanges and Rug Pulls

Crypto fraud costs Americans heavily every year, and most of it follows a handful of recognizable scripts. Learn how pig butchering, fake trading platforms, rug pulls, impersonation and recovery scams work, the red flags they share, and where to report fraud to the FBI, FTC, SEC and CFTC.

6 min read