Love is in the air, but so are red flags. 🚩💔 Know the five red flags of crypto asset securities scams before you fall for the wrong one. Read more about these red flags here: investor.gov/introduction-in…

The Bureau's InvestSmartNH program has its own website with information about smart investing, investor protection, investor resources, and more! Take a moment to check it out at investsmart.nh.gov today

🥶 Cold weather reminder: skating on thin ice is risky. So is investing without checking registration or credentials first. Use brokercheck.finra.org/ to make sure you're working with someone legitimate. When in doubt, stop and verify. We’re here to help.

Valentine's Day is right around the corner … and so are romance scammers looking to steal your hard-earned money! Scammers are using newer technology like AI to make the scams more and more believable. Read more here: finra.org/investors/insights…

Do you have a trusted contact? It's an incredibly easy and important action you can take to protect your finances!

If something ever goes wrong, it's helpful to know how to file a formal complaint with the Bureau. Thankfully, the Bureau has an easy-to-use complaint form, with detailed instructions, at: investsmart.nh.gov/file-comp…

An Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is a very common investment product that shares similarities with a mutual fund. ETFs are funds that hold multiple underlying assets (like stocks, bonds, and more) and are traded on stock exchanges. ETFs vary, carrying different levels of risk.

It's National Coffee Break Day! Grab a cup of joe and check on your accounts. Taking a quick glance every week or two, and a deeper dive every month or so, can go a long way in preventing a headache later on. Make sure you recognize all transactions and verify personal info.

Avoid communication with random or unknown people or numbers. We all get those annoying texts and messages. The best thing you can do is ignore them and block the number. Responses to these messages, even to tell them to stop or knock it off, often results in more scam contact.

Want to see what the Bureau's Enforcement Team is up to? Interested in staying up to date on actions the Bureau takes right here in New Hampshire? Check out the Enforcement Actions portion of the website at: sos.nh.gov/bureau-securities…

In addition to investsmart.nh.gov, the Bureau has a helpful website with information for consumers, investors, industry professionals, and more. Over the next few weeks, we'll show you some helpful parts of this website to know about! Check it out at sos.nh.gov/securities-regula…

New year, new you! Here are some questions to ask yourself BEFORE you turn over your hard-earned money. Learn more at investsmart.nh.gov

The Bureau has a registration database of all broker dealers, investment advisers, and their agent representatives licensed to conduct business in NH. The Bureau can provide employment history, securities licenses, customer complaints. Remember, not all perpetrators are licensed!

Disclosure Documents, provided to the investor prior to purchase, describe the product, the company, the terms for purchasing the product, and the risks associated with the investment. Visit investsmart.nh.gov for more investment lingo!

How financially literate are you? The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority “FINRA” provides a free financial literacy test here: finra.org/financial_knowledg…. Take a moment to brush up on your skills or perhaps learn something new!

The North American Securities Administrators Association highlights the top 3 threats to retail investors in 2025: financial scams tied to digital assets and crypto, social media apps, and marketing designed to play on emotions. Lean more here: nasaa.org/75001/nasaa-highli…

Learn the Lingo: With leverage, you’re using borrowed funds to try to amplify returns. If the investment goes down, losses are amplified too. Some investments are even 2X leveraged! Think: High risk, high reward. Make sure you understand the risks. investsmart.nh.gov/

As the holiday season starts, it's helpful to know who to call if you're caught up in a scam. We've put together this helpful list of agencies and organizations you can contact if the Grinch tries to steal your hard-earned money this season.

Your investments should not take you on a ride that you didn’t sign up for. Knowing your risk tolerance is an important step in avoiding unexpected detours. Learn about evaluating your risk tolerance here: finra.org/investors/insights….

AI scams are on the rise, including right here in New Hampshire! Scam artists are using cutting edge AI technology to “clone” voices and try to steal hard-earned money. Learn about some common AI scams and ways you can protect yourself here: finra.org/investors/insights…