Dear Hoosiers,
Thank you for reading the Indiana Secretary of State’s e-magazine. The purpose of the e-magazine is to provide Hoosiers with timely tips and information on smart money management skills and how to be financially fit.
This month, we are focused on educating seniors about investment fraud. Seniors are a prime target of scammers for many reasons. Scam artists know seniors have money, they tend to be trusting, and many live on a fixed income so the idea of a guaranteed investment sounds appealing. Scammers know this and look to take advantage of seniors, but in this issue of the Indiana MoneyWise e-magazine, we will teach you the red flags of fraud so you can protect yourself and your loved ones.
We will also teach you what questions to ask any potential investment advisor or anyone who offers you an investment. Knowing how to spot a scam and a scam artist will help you protect your nest egg and enjoy retirement.
Sincerely,
Connie Lawson
Indiana Secretary of State
MISSION STATEMENT
It is the mission of the office of Secretary of State Connie Lawson to deliver to the people of Indiana government-as-a-service that focuses on unqualified integrity and accuracy in our elections, consistent and principled regulatory methods, ceaseless protection of Hoosier investors, and the most efficient use of taxpayer resources.