DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR CATHERINE P. AWAKUNI COLÓN DIRECTOR TY Y. NOHARA SECURITIES COMMISSIONER FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 10, 2019 State Warns of Unofficial Annual Business Report Solicitations HONOLULU — The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) Business Registration Division (BREG) is repeating its warning to local ...
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TIP: Every year, victims are scammed out of millions of dollars. Our Kupuna, especially in Hawaii are a target for con artists because they tend to have a trusting nature and a large nest egg. Often, the “con artist” turns out to be someone that the victim knew and trusted. Don’t let a greedy con ...
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TIP: Do you have a Social Networking account? If you do you may be vulnerable to online investment fraud. Websites such as Facebook, Twitter and other online social networks and communities have made it faster and easier for users to establish connections with anyone around the world. Fraudsters can meet and build credibility, and ultimately ...
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR CATHERINE P. AWAKUNI COLÓN DIRECTOR TY Y. NOHARA SECURITIES COMMISSIONER FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2019 State Hosts 13th Annual Financial Literacy Fair in Downtown Honolulu HONOLULU – The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) Office of the Securities Commissioner will host the 13th ...
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TIP: A Ponzi scheme is an investment scam that involves the payment of purported returns to existing investors from funds contributed by new investors. Ponzi scheme organizers often solicit new investors by promising to invest funds in opportunities claimed to generate high returns with little or no risk. In many Ponzi schemes, rather than engaging ...
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TIP: It is human nature to trust people who are like yourself. Con artists are increasingly targeting religious, ethnic, cultural & professional groups by gaining trust & then stealing the savings of members of the group. Con artists use their relationships to get their “friends” to buy into fake investments, often Ponzi schemes. Click on the ...
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TIP: Investing in securities is risky enough without worrying about whether your salesperson is going to fleece you. To be an informed investor, you must know what danger signs to look for. Some are subtle, and some are easier to spot. Here are some tips on How to Spot a Con Artist. Related Investor Education ...
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR CATHERINE P. AWAKUNI COLÓN DIRECTOR TY Y. NOHARA COMMISSIONER OF SECURITIES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 25, 2019 Ronald Niederpruem and Ron Niederpruem, LLC Ordered to Suspend Business Operations by Securities Commissioner HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs’ (DCCA) Commissioner of Securities, ...
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TIP: Protect your money from fraudsters and scammers! Slow down the conversation and ask the right questions. Make sure you understand all aspects of your investment before making any rash decisions. Develop a financial plan, and make sure to be wary of investments that promote high or unrealistic returns. There is no such thing as ...
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