Trapped by a Financial Predator: Escaping the Clutches of a Scam Advisor
Have you, or someone you care about, been trapped by a financial predator? Don’t beat yourself up too much — you’re far from alone. Financial scams don’t just target the most vulnerable or gullible among us. The best con artists are the ones who know exactly what they’re doing, whether it’s a debt collection, credit card phishing, or imposter scam. According to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), approximately one in ten adults in the United States fall victim to fraud each year, losing billions of dollars in the process. However, only people who report fraud are included in t...