Everywhere you turn, it seems as though someone is trying to separate you from your hard-earned cash. If you want to keep your money safe, you need to avoid financial scams.

Mark Tan from Thrivent Financial joins us to talk about common scams and how to spot -- and avoid -- them. We also talk about identity theft, how to protect your identity and what to do if your identity is compromised.

Show notes: http://moneymastermindshow.com/episode54/

Some important issues discussed in this episode:

What are the most common financial scams, and how do scammers prey on their victims?

What makes us think that scams are legit?

Tips to help you avoid financial scams in the future

Red flags that indicate you could be looking at a scam or vulnerable to identity theft

Resources mentioned in this episode:

No One Would Listen by Harry Markopolos

Panelists In This Episode:

Special guest: Mark Tan from Thrivent Financial

Glen Craig | Free From Broke

Kyle Prevost | Young and Thrifty

Miranda Marquit | Planting Money Seeds

Peter Anderson | Bible Money Matters

Tom Drake | Canadian Finance Blog

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