Hi. I'm Jay Clayton. Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
It's vitally important for you take control of your
financial future. To help you make smart
investing decisions and avoid fraud,
please take a few moments and watch this short video.
An informed investor is an empowered investor.
Many of us don't think twice about
sharing our personal information when we sign up for store discounts,
neighborhood listservs, or rewards clubs.
But say you become aware of an investment pitch
for a once in a lifetime opportunity.
They say it's risk-free. No money needed up front.
All they need your e-mail and phone number to get started.
But, wait. Before you hit send,
do you know who your valuable information is going to?
What if by sharing your information you are
unknowingly signing up for a flood of bogus investment
pitches by a network of professional fraudsters
who will target you and your money for life.
Before discussing any investment opportunity,
protect yourself. Do your research and be aware
before you share your contact info. Learn more
at investor.gov.
Before you invest, investor.gov.
