...Investigate Before You Invest!
Investor Education Resources:
Invest Ed is a multi-faceted, non-profit investor education program made possible by the Oklahoma Securities Commission and produced by the University of Oklahoma Outreach, College of Continuing Education... 

When A Stockbroker Calls, Take Notes! - A "notepad for investors" to use when talking to a stockbroker on the phone.
How to Check out your Stockbroker or Brokerage Firm - ...If you are about to entrust some of your funds with an individual or securities firm, it is worth your while to do a background check...
Tips for Online Investors - A guide for short-term and long-term investors using online trading services.

 
From Federal Agencies:
SEC Investor Alerts
FTC Consumer Protection
Consumer Action Website
 
From the Oklahoma Securities Department:
Phone Hucksters Target Investors in Stock
The New Generation of Information Superhighway Scams
Lack of Financial Knowledge, Carelessness is Dangerous Mix For Oklahoma Investors
Painewebber Enters Consent Cease and Desist Order
The Friends Network Gifting Program
 		  
Securities Dept. Distributes Fraud Awareness Quiz
Press Release - 04/30/03
Quiz
 
INVESTMENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS PLANNED FOR OKLAHOMANS
“WISE” Investment Education Programs is a joint project between the Oklahoma Department of Securities and the University of Oklahoma.
Press Release - 12/16/2003
 
OKLAHOMA INVESTMENT LITERACY SURVEY RESULTS
In February, 2004, the University of Oklahoma College of Continuing Education University OUtreach teamed with the Oklahoma Department of Securities to conduct an “investment literacy” survey among Oklahomans over the age of 25.
Press Release - 05/20/2004
Survey Report - 05/20/2004
 
SENIOR INVESTOR RESOURCE CENTER
Securities Department Warns Seniors to be on the Lookout for Investment Fraud and Launches The "Senior Investor Resource Center"

Press Release - 09/04/2003

Related cases investigated by Department:
Southmark of Tulsa, Inc.
Greater Midwest Agency, Inc.
Accelerated Benefits Corporation
 
OKLAHOMA NATIVE REX LINN NARRATES FRAUD DOCUMENTARY
The documentary film, “Anatomy of a Fraud” aired throughout Oklahoma on Wednesday, April 6 and again Saturday April 9, on the OETA network. The film, narrated by Oklahoma native and “CSI: Miami” regular Rex Linn, centers on father and son Bill Hickman Sr. and Bill Hickman Jr. The pair sold insurance and securities in the Shawnee and Meeker area, ultimately bilking at least 160 Oklahomans out of $8.7 million... >>More
 
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Press Releases and Enforcement Actions

This page was last edited on: 10/31/2006