Arlene Ferris-Waks, Director, Complaints and Investor Outreach, New Jersey Bureau of Securities, will provide an overview of how to invest safely and help participants recognize and avoid investment scams by identifying the key “red flags” of fraud.
Open to adults. Registration is suggested but not required and begins March 30.
About the New Jersey Bureau of Securities
The New Jersey Bureau of Securities is charged with protecting investors from investment fraud, and regulating the securities industry in New Jersey. In addition to bringing investigative and enforcement actions against firms or individuals who violate the New Jersey Uniform Securities Law and Regulations, the Bureau registers securities offered or sold in New Jersey and oversees the firms and individuals selling securities or providing investment advice to New Jersey residents. Through its Investor Education initiative, the Bureau also helps New Jersey residents become informed investors and promotes financial literacy. the Bureau is a unit of the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs which is a division of the Office of the Attorney General.
For more information on the Bureau, please visit https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/bos
The Main Library on Plainfield Avenue next to the Edison Train Station. The library offers an extensive children’s room, a Meeting Room/Event Space, and a dedicated Maker Space.
