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July 2017

Posted on Jul 1, 2017 in Commissioner's Corner

TIP: Learn what a Ponzi Scheme is and ways to avoid being a victim. Related Investor Education Handout Ponzi Scheme (PDF) Click here to view Click here to download  

June 2017

Posted on Jun 1, 2017 in Commissioner's Corner

TIP: Take the time to recognize common persuasion tactics of an investment scam. Related Investor Education Handout FINRA Fighting Fraud 101 (PDF) Click here to view Click here to download  

May 2017

Posted on May 1, 2017 in Commissioner's Corner

TIP: Understand the red flags of a Ponzi Scheme and how to protect yourself from being a victim. Related Investor Education Handout Ponzi Schemes (PDF) Click here to view Click here to download  

April 2017

Posted on Apr 1, 2017 in Commissioner's Corner

TIP: Learn about investment fraud and many other types of fraud plus where to get help!  Related Investor Education Handout Hawaii’s Fraud Prevention & Resource Guide 2nd Edition (PDF) Click here to view Click here to download  

March 2017

Posted on Mar 1, 2017 in Commissioner's Corner

TIP: Learn about Affinity Fraud, how it works and where to report it. Related Investor Education Handout Stopping Affinity Fraud in your Community (PDF) Click here to view Click here to download  

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS  DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR CATHERINE P. AWAKUNI COLÓN DIRECTOR TY Y. NOHARA SECURITIES COMMISSIONER FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 11, 2017 ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL WINS LIFESMARTS HAWAII STATE COMPETITION HONOLULU – High school teams from across the state today participated in the 13th annual LifeSmarts Hawaii competition, held at the University ...
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February 2017

Posted on Feb 1, 2017 in Commissioner's Corner

TIP: It’s good habit to check current registration of your financial professional. Related Investor Education Handout CFTC SmartCheck (PDF) Click here to view Click here to download  

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR CATHERINE P. AWAKUNI COLÓN DIRECTOR TY Y. NOHARA SECURITIES COMMISSIONER FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 3, 2017 Securities Commissioner Orders Leilani Embernate and Joycelyn Embernate to Cease and Desist Asserts the Embernates and their company, Twin Stars of the Pacific, Inc., violated state anti-fraud provisions HONOLULU ...
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January 2017

Posted on Jan 1, 2017 in Commissioner's Corner

TIP: Beware of investments promoting no downside or risk. All investments have some degree of risk. Related Investor Education Handout 10 Tips To Protect Your Money (PDF) Click here to view Click here to download