How Investors Can Avoid Getting Fooled
“April 1st is a day to indulge in silly hoaxes and pranks. But there’s nothing funny about a fraudster carrying out a scam – and no one will yell ‘April Fools’ to make the harm melt away,” said Gerri Walsh, Senior VP of Investor Education at FINRA. “So instead of offering practical jokes, we’re marking the start of Financial Literacy Month with practical tips for becoming a smarter investor.”