Dear Hoosiers:
Thank you for reading the Indiana Secretary
of State’s e-magazine. The purpose of this
publication is to provide Hoosiers with timely
tips and information on smart money manage-
ment skills and how to be financially fit.
Investment fraud has been around for ages. Scams like Ponzi schemes gained popularity in the 1920s. However, no matter how old the scheme, criminals will find new ways to put them in shiny packages to attract new victims. These packages can include new technology such as virtual currency or hot topics of the day like Ebola.
This e-magazine edition focuses on investment fraud schemes ranging from older schemes like pump and dump to newer scams such as marijuana stock schemes. Learn how to identify scams and how to protect yourself from investment fraudsters. Remember, being educated is the best weapon against investment fraud!
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.