If high rates persist, fraudulent activity could accelerate
Clients' assets misappropriated rather than invested, U.S. authorities charged
StatsCan finds fraud to be widespread, rarely reported to police
Weaknesses in firms' practices uncovered in compliance exams
Firms didn't have adequate programs for spotting red flags
SRO says account intruders, identity thieves turning to options market
Crime involves using real and fake information to craft an identity
Greater awareness needed on cell phone, lottery and mortgage fraud
Steps should be taken to protect confidential financial information from ending up in the wrong hands
You can reduce the chances of your clients being hurt by identity theft by educating them on how to take preventative measure