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Sunday, December 13, 2009

In the Forex market Beware of Affinity Fraud

By Tom K Kearns

At a very young age we were taught to look both ways before crossing the street, we were also told to pay attention to the cross walk guide, and the stop sign on the side of the buses that prevented us from crossing the street. In our older years we are still prompted to keep an eye on the predators that prey on us like the bully after our lunch money. Our concerns now are with money and internet scams.

Some of the lions in the grass eyeing us as meat are Affinity frauds. The identifiable and very specific groups in the money markets such as factions of religion, ethnicity, and demographics are the prey of affinity frauds. In the Forex market it is a new kind of fraud that is being heavily watched. In the field of predators some brokers play, offering alleged investment opportunities to specific areas claiming affinity (similarity, likeness) towards them. This is to create a feeling of comfort so to better reel them in like fish to a hooked worm.

The enormity of true connection is easily portrayed in a world of many people. The quick and easy route to get things done and get people connected is a effortless as watching ice cream melt, via emailing, instant messaging, and so on. Whether it's with Forex brokers or other types, individuals who are making investments need to be fully aware of this. The capital of new found brokers, regulators, traders or investors, and companies need to be researched.

Being legitimate with a few real customers is a typical move for these swindlers, forming the bond, working with them hand in hand, getting the testimonials, and then using that as collateral to fetch others. Being the lucky ones to be embarked on a fraud that can lead to damages they cannot live with is unfortunate for the "others". The lack of notifying the authority is all too common in this situation. Trying to fix issues within the group, and leaving them quickly shorthanded and alone is usually what happens instead.

Avoiding Affinity Frauds

1) The most important and first thing that should be done is to call and ask your state or provincial security agencies about the sales person, firm or company before investing ANYTHING. This simple maneuver can save most people a lot of money. See if the investment is allowed to be sold after asking if investor or company is registered. These investors do not care in any way for you and have a way with words so if they are not completely back away. DO your research.

2) From the investor obtain written information on the procedures of the investment, risks of the investments, and procedures on getting your money out!

3) Ask for professional advice, from an attorney, accountant, financial planner; be it through a friend or you pay them, you are much better off.

4) Pay attention to dates of testimonials, names, and the testimonials, earlier folks the investor had that were legitimate could be incredibly enthusiastic, however later arrivals may not be so pleased. Also check for repetitive names, and odd names. Be AWARE! - 23212

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