A new public service campaign is warning older investors of the risks of “crypto scams.” Despite less than 1% of all crypto activity being associated with criminal activity.
On Monday, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a new public service campaign to protect older investors. Resources available from the “Never Stop Learning” campaign from the Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA) include a video entitled “Red Flags of Fraud” which lists “crypto scams” as one of its warning signs to watch out for.
SEC Issues Crypto Warning
The mention of crypto here is the latest symptom of the SEC’s hostility to the technology. While crypto is far from crime-free, criminal activity makes up a small share of the broader crypto economy at less than 1%. Crime as a part of all crypto activity is also trending downwards, according to Chainalysis.
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“Older investors have years of life experience, and we want to encourage them to build on their experiences and knowledge to never stop learning about investing and fraud protection,” said Lori Schock, Director of the SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, in an SEC statement.
“This year’s campaign, along with our new Never Stop Learning resource pages, provides vital information so that older investors have the tools and resources to safeguard their hard-earned money from fraud and abuse.”
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