World Trade Insurance Company

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Protect Your Money

Investor protection is an integral part of ITO’s mission. Unfortunately, far too many investors fall victim to Ponzi schemes, pump-and-dump scams and other types of investment fraud. The good news is that fraud and the growing threat of identity theft can often be avoided.

We’ll help you spot the red flags of fraud and identity theft, and avoid the persuasion tactics of fraudsters. It’s also vital to know the right questions to ask about investments and the people who pitch them—and where to go to verify the answers. After all, it’s your money—learn how to protect it.

Consumer protection also helps supports healthy competition and integrity in the financial system. Consumers need to know they can trust the firms they buy from and are protected if something goes wrong. This gives them the confidence to make choices and switch product providers. This then means firms have strong incentives to treat consumers properly and strive to win their business on the basis of service, quality, price and innovation. Find out more about how we promote competition.

Ask and Check: Ask the right questions and verify the answers before you work with an investment professional or buy an investment product
Protect Your Identity: Identity theft occurs when someone obtains your personal information and uses it to steal your money or commit fraud or other crimes. Here's how to safeguard your identity.
Avoid Fraud: Even if you have never been subjected to an investment fraudster’s sales pitch, you probably know someone who has. The more you know about the types of fraud and tactics used the better equipped you’ll be to avoid it