NVSOS Securities Division

Welcome to the official Twitter account for the Securities Division of the Nevada Secretary of State. Contact: [email protected] or [phone].

[NVSOS Securities Division @NVSecurities]

The Nevada Investor Guide offers practical information about various investment products and strategies. Check it out!

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[FBI Las Vegas @FBILasVegas]

Fall in love, don’t fall prey. If they seem too good to be true, they might be a scammer! Visit https://t.co/W6qhTOtoSx for the #FBI's tips on spotting red flags and protecting yourself and your loved ones from romance scams.

[NV Sec of State @NVSOS]

The best fraud prevention is education - the @NVSecurities team visited Sun City in Summerlin to share red flags to look for when investing money, how to avoid getting scammed and how to report fraud if it does happen.
 
Learn more: https://t.co/COTcvjwVc0

[NV Sec of State @NVSOS]

The Secretary of State's Office announced the indictment of a formerly licensed investment adviser as a warning to those seeking or using financial advisement services.

What red flags should you be on the look out for when investing your money? 🧵

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[NVSOS Securities Division @NVSecurities]

Self-directed IRAs allow investment in a broader – and potentially riskier – portfolio of assets than other types of IRAs. Those assets may include real estate, private placement securities, precious metals and other commodities, and crypto assets.

[NASAA @NASAA]

Check the risks before you invest in a self-directed IRA. Read more about how to protect yourself from investment fraud in this joint alert from @NASAA, @SEC_Investor_Ed, and @FINRA: https://t.co/vf8biHUp0q

[NV Sec of State @NVSOS]

Si cree que ha sido víctima de fraude de valores, puede presentar una queja en línea: https://t.co/uezJY7N0Tw

[NV Sec of State @NVSOS]

If you believe you have been the victim of securities fraud, you can file a report online: https://t.co/7hJvivFe2p

[NV Sec of State @NVSOS]

The public is urged to practice the following tips to identify and avoid investment scams:
-Be aware of fake websites and social media accounts with suspicious domain names and accounts
-Be aware of fake customer reviews
-If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is

[NV Sec of State @NVSOS]

Additionally, as we approach Valentine’s Day, to be wary of new romantic partners urging you to invest in opportunities where you are pressured with immediate deadlines, and promised guaranteed, high returns.

[NV Sec of State @NVSOS]

Nevada Secretary of State @CiscoAguilar is highlighting cryptocurrency and romance scams as the top threats to Nevada investors in 2022. @NVSecurities is urging Nevadans to be cautious of high-risk, high-reward investment schemes that may appear online.

[NV Sec of State @NVSOS]

The Secretary of State’s Office is looking to fill the Deputy Secretary of Commercial Recordings position in Carson City – the Deputy will oversee our business licensing procedures, SilverFlume, customer service and more.

Apply here! https://t.co/wvedJd6w3V

[NV Sec of State @NVSOS]

If you think you’re a victim of securities fraud, @NVSecurities has streamlined the process for you to file a complaint online.

File a complaint to the Securities Division here: https://t.co/7hJvivFe2p

[Ohio Securities Div. @OHSecuritiesDiv]

@NASAA and its members are especially focused on preventing the financial exploitation of older investors. The Serve Our Seniors website provides helpful resources for older adults, caregivers, regulators and financial professionals. Visit: https://t.co/eqfPmLUFVr

[NVSOS Securities Division @NVSecurities]

Fast fact: Affinity fraud is a common investment scam amongst older adults. That’s when fraudsters target tight-knit communities. Once relationships are made, fraudsters rely on the senior not to question their sales pitch because of the established and trusted relationship.

[NVSOS Securities Division @NVSecurities]

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[U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission @SECGov]

The SEC today charged Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang for their roles in a multiyear scheme to defraud equity investors in the crypto trading platform FTX. Ellison and Wang are cooperating with the ongoing investigation.

[The Associated Press @AP]

U.S. prosecutors charged Sam Bankman-Fried, the ex-CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, with a host of financial crimes and campaign finance violations, alleging he played a role in the collapse of FTX and hid its problems from the public and investors. https://t.co/OKmDDiS6AC

[U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission @SECGov]

Today we charged FTX Trading Ltd CEO and co-founder Samuel Bankman-Fried with orchestrating a scheme to defraud equity investors. Investigations as to other securities law violations and into other entities and persons relating to the alleged misconduct are ongoing.

[FTC @FTC]

If you think you see a scam, talk with someone. Chances are your story will help you and others spot and avoid the scam. Then report it to the Federal Trade Commission. Watch this video to learn more: https://t.co/Yipqx3tJIE

[NVSOS Securities Division @NVSecurities]

Scam red flag: Fraudsters sometimes offer stakes in a "new" or different business venture when frustrated & angry investors demand refunds - and don't get them. #InvestSmartNV #NVSecuritiesDivision #DontBeAVictim