CFTC SmartCheck is a national campaign of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), created to empower you to identify and protect yourself against financial fraud.
Research indicates that most fraudsters are not registered/licensed or have had past disciplinary actions. A simple background check of the financial professional could have, in many instances, helped the victim know this up front, possibly preventing the fraud all together.
Using interactive tools, the campaign actively engages and informs you about how to spot the signs of fraud and what action to take when confronted by them. The resources available on SmartCheck.gov enable you to practice and strengthen your ability to spot fraudsters and check the background of their financial professional.
SmartCheck.gov is:
- An easy-to-use website, providing access to information to help you make smarter investment decisions.
SmartCheck.gov features:
- Quick access to essential free databases to search a financial professional’s background in one place.
- Interactive and fun videos to practice your ability to spot a fraudster.
- Updated news on emerging frauds.
SmartCheck.gov helps you:
- Improve investment decisions with cutting edge educational tools.
- Increase your sense of security from knowing you can review a financial professional’s background quickly and easily.
- Save time when searching for investment resources.
- Protect your money by learning how to avoid fraudsters and their offers.
Access these features of SmartCheck.gov to improve your investing decisions:
- Access Resources for Smart Investors
- Check the Background of Financial Professionals
- Interactive Videos to Test and Develop Your Ability to Spot Fraudsters
- Inform Yourself about Fraud Trends
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