“Dialing for Dollars”

Telemarketing and Investment Fraud

Holly Hinson, Outreach Coordinator

Diana Durante, Financial Examiner/Analyst Supervisor

State Regulatory Authority Over

State Chartered Financial Institutions Securities Firms and Agents Investment Advisers and Representatives Mortgage Brokers and Lenders Consumer Finance Companies Motor Vehicle Finance Companies Check Cashers

Handle Consumer Complaints

Verify Before You Buy

Always Verify Proper Registration & License

Check for Complaints and Disciplinary Actions

Contact Florida Office of Financial Regulation

1-800-848-3792 or (850) 410-9893

www.flofr.com

Four C’s Model – Before You Buy

1. CALL – Florida Office of Financial Regulation

2. CONSIDER – all your options

3. COMPARE – the product with others

4. CONSULT – with someone you trust

The Motley Fool – My Dumbest Investment

A Bad Call

“My dumbest investment was taking a cold call from a broker. I just blindly followed the advice of the broker and eventually lost all the money I put in.”

May 9, 2006 - Tallahassee Democrat