Investment fraud comes in many forms. Whether you are a first-time investor or have been investing for many years, here are some basic facts you should know about different types of fraud.

Affinity Fraud

Advance Fee Fraud

Binary Options Fraud

High Yield Investment Programs

Internet and Social Media Fraud

Microcap Fraud

Ponzi Scheme

Pre-IPO Investment Scams

Pyramid Schemes

"Prime Bank" Investments

Promissory Notes

Pump and Dump Schemes

Information on the following frauds is available on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission website at the links below.

Commodity Pool Fraud

Foreign Currency Trading Fraud

Precious Metals Fraud