Conferences

Why We Need Fraud College Today

It is the return of the informed, prepared American investor. This new American investor cannot rely solely on the government. We must now rely on the principle of personal responsibility. Fraud College will help build a global "Neighborhood Watch" for the public.

Americans deserve to understand the power that comes from educating themselves. Historically, simply relying on government has not been the answer. Not when it comes to investing our money. Most of us believe in being subject to just governments. Our country was founded on principles of personal responsibility. Our focus when it comes to our money should be the same — personal responsibility.

The SEC has a big job and a little budget. On September 29, 2009, the SEC Inspector General criticized the SEC for failing to detect the Madoff Ponzi scheme for so many years. The report recommends that the SEC provide additional fraud detection training for its staff. In response, the SEC announced it will create some form of Fraud College to train staff to detect market abuses like Madoff.

We respect the SEC. But we as a community can't and shouldn't rely on any government agency alone to protect us from fraud risks that we should be able to detect. If we are all trained to spot fraud indicators, we can protect ourselves! Welcome to the People's Fraud College dedicated to anti-fraud education and awareness!

Conference Topics

• Do I know you well enough to give you my money? Tips on how to protect yourself.
• How to say No when everyone around me is saying yes! — getting the inside scoop with our interviews with a recently convicted fraudster.
• PROTECT YOURSELF—How much safer am I investing with a licensed professional? - The Newest Ways to Protect yourself
• When can I help someone raise money for their busi-ness? How to think about helping and protect yourself and the community
• Understanding the mind of the Scammer/Victim - get-ting the inside scoop with our interviews with a recently convict-ed fraudster.
• Common Fraud "Markers" - Don't get caught off guard!
• Common Financial Frauds—5 things about financial statement fraud
• Do your homework! - Every year we bring to the table real time education that even the Regulators haven't received yet.