INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is offering a new consumer outreach and education initiative by the Indiana Securities Division to combat investment fraud.
The Secretary of State’s “Shielding the Community” program is designed to empower Hoosiers with knowledge to recognize red flags of investment fraud. The program is a collaborative effort between the Indiana Securities Division and local law enforcement agencies.
The program will feature live, interactive community presentations with representatives from the Securities Division and local law enforcement agencies. Attendees will learn about common fraudulent schemes, how to recognize signs of fraud, and learn about law enforcement investigations and consumer protection resources. Presentations begin on Tuesday and will continue at locations across the state through September. Additional events are planned.
“If we can stop the fraud from happening in the first place, the bad actors are stopped before the harm is done. A great deal of scams are initiated in other countries, which makes it very difficult to hold bad actors accountable and retrieve the money stolen from victims. Therefore, the best way to combat these scams is to ward it off before victims hand over their money,” said Marie Castetter, Indiana Securities Commissioner.
Scheduled presentations include:
New Palestine: Tuesday from 10 a.m.-noon at the New Palestine Library
Greenfield: Aug. 28th from 2-4 p.m. at the Greenfield Library
Noblesville: Sept. 3rd from 10 a.m.-noon at the Noblesville Library
Zionsville: Sept. 16th from 10 a.m.-noon at the Zionsville Town Hall
For information on hosting a presentation in your community, contact the Indiana Securities Division at 317-232-6681.
