Financial scams & frauds: 5 lessons for investors

Published: April 14, 2022, 9 p.m.

b"Inventing Anna, The Dropout, Tinder Swindler, WeCrashed, The Crypto King...\\n\\nWe\\u2019ve been glued to our screens the past few months watching countless stories where millions (or even billions) have disappeared, narratives have been crafted and court cases have played out globally in real time.\\n\\nSo what can we learn from all of this?\\n\\nIn this light-hearted episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Kate & Owen attempt to justify their entertainment choices by drawing out five lessons we can learn from these shows about protecting ourselves from scams and investments that are just too good to be true.\\n\\nEpisode transcript now available via the show notes page.\\n\\nTake one of our amazing money & investing courses (think ETFs, shares, property and FIRE) on Rask Education and join our wonderful FB community.\\n\\nScore $100 off our premium ASX & US share research service, Rask Invest!\\n\\nIf you want to thank us for putting this show together, please give The Australian Finance Podcast a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it\\u2019s a 5 second task which really helps support the show (and puts a big smile on our faces).\\n\\nFull individual disclosures for each guest are available via the show notes page. Owen, Kate and The Rask Group Pty Ltd do NOT receive anything for mentioning Super funds, products, shares, bank accounts, etc.\\n\\n|| We're proudly supported by ETF Securities ||\\n\\nLearn more about ETF Securities: https://bit.ly/fundsETFS |\\n\\nDISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you\\u2019re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser.\\n\\nAccess The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg\\n\\nDate recorded: 11th of April 2022\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"