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Investor Protection Guide: Affinity Fraud

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A quick definition of Investor Protection Guide: Affinity Fraud:

Affinity fraud is a type of fraud that targets a specific group of people who share a common interest or background. The fraudsters may pretend to be a member of the group to gain trust and recruit victims for their scam. This type of fraud is difficult to detect because victims often try to resolve issues directly with the fraudsters instead of reporting it to authorities. Pyramid and Ponzi schemes are common types of fraud used in affinity fraud. Investors should be cautious of investment opportunities that promise high returns and should always perform their own research or consult with a professional investment advisor before investing. Suspicious fraud activities can be reported to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

A more thorough explanation:

Affinity fraud is a type of fraud that targets members of a specific group, such as people with a common religion, ethnicity, or interest. The fraudsters may pretend to be part of the group or may actually be members of the group. They take advantage of the trust within the group to recruit victims for their scam.

For example, a fraudster may attend a church and pretend to be a member of the congregation. They may then convince other members to invest in a fake investment opportunity, promising high returns. The victims may trust the fraudster because they believe they share the same faith.

Another example is a fraudster targeting a group of retirees. They may offer a fake investment opportunity that promises high returns and targets the retirees' desire for financial security in their retirement years.

It's important for investors to be wary of any investment opportunity that promises high returns, especially if it's introduced by someone they trust. Investors should always perform due diligence by researching the investment or consulting with a professional investment advisor before making any investment decisions.

If investors suspect fraudulent activity, they should report it to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Sources:

Investor Protection Guide: Advice to Take Early Retirement | Investor Protection Guide: Auction Rate Securities

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Original price was 460 they just ripped ya off
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@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: they blaimed it on their IT team for not updating it as out of stock when I paid but like buying something in stock in September then being told I won't get it until mid January is pretty wild. I do not hunt anymore but their mistake would of caused me to miss the entire season. If it wasn't so hard to get left handed ARs I would of gone elsewhere
oh that's kind of worth more than $140
that's at least $300
18:19
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: what you gonna do when january hits and they are like "it still isnt here come back in april"
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
18:20
Its a $600 part, they already covering shipping and paying the tax so $140 is an additional 25% off.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
18:20
If it doesn't come January I am going to just say fuck it and toss everything on the right handed upper and just eat gas.
18:21
You should have said to refund you or give 300 off
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wasp is wasp
18:21
knows how be rich and demand shit lmfao
i am atheist not protestant
18:22
same thing tho ya? - catholic
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
18:23
Ill just keep arguing for more money off until I get it or they end up paying me to take it lmao
18:24
what other guns ya got
are we losing hope for gtown lol
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it is like 630 on a friday there bud
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think it is safe to say it aint happenin today\
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18:26
I got a custom built Leftie ar15 I run suppressed, a regular ar15, a .270 axis savage bolt gun, xd9, xd40 and have my AR10 I run suppressed.
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ruin my thanksgiving law schools uwu
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No news is good news 😜
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