In this episode of the Payments Perspective Podcast, Jeff Duffy sits down with Robert Mascio, Director of the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, to delve into the world of financial fraud and scams. They discuss common types of fraud and scam tactics, how to identify them, and what steps consumers can take to protect themselves.

Rob also shares several valuable resources to support consumers who have been affected by fraud:

FINRA – www.FINRA.org/investors

FINRA Helpline – 844-574-3577

FINRA Foundation – www.Finrafoundation.org/fraudfighter

FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center – www.IC3.gov

Securities and Exchange Commission – www.investor.gov

Give an Hour Financial Fraud Peer Support and Resources – www.giveanhour.org/financialfraud

Fight Cybercrime Romance Scam Recovery Group – www.fightcybercrime.org

AARP Fraud Watch Network – https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/

Better Business Bureau – www.BBB.org/scamtracker

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