Be wary of advisors promising guaranteed returns or using strategies they can't explain. Red flags include pressure to invest quickly, secrecy demands, unlicensed status, or unsolicited cold calls.

Financial scams are everywhere these days. Whether it’s phishing attempts through email and text messages or a fraudster impersonating a loved one on the phone, there are a lot of traps to avoid.

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Unsavory financial advisors may cheat their clients through deceptive practices such as Ponzi schemes, churning techniques, and pump-and-dump scams. Advisors who pressure you to make quick investment ...