Securities frauds come in many types and varieties. Whether you are a first-time investor or have been investing for many years, here are some basic facts you should know about the different types of fraud.

Advance Fee Fraud
Affinity Fraud
High Yield Investment Programs
Internet and Social Media Fraud
Ponzi Scheme
Pre-IPO Investment Scams
Pyramid Scheme
"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