Tennessee Investors Invited to Learn About Consumer Fraud, Investment Fraud and the Rise of Digital and Cryptocurrencies During Aug. 25 Teletown Hall

NASHVILLE — As financial scammers and digital con artists become increasingly savvy, it’s never been more important that hard-working investors learn the red flags of a trap that could cause financial ruin.

To help raise awareness of investment fraud, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance Securities Division invites Tennessee consumers to join financial experts from the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission, the Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission and the Better Business Bureau Serving Southeast Tennessee & Northwest Georgia to participate in a free teletown hall on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021 at 10 a.m. CT/11 a.m. ET for an in-depth discussion on consumer fraud, investment fraud and the rise of digital and cryptocurrencies.

The 60-minute virtual discussion will be moderated by Torch Fund Faculty Advisor and Clinical Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of Tennessee Ryan Z. Farley.

Panelists include:

• Peter Diskin, Assistant Regional Director, Enforcement Division, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Atlanta Regional Office.
• Rachel Carden, Director, Investor Education, Securities Division, Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance.
• Michele Mason, President and CEO, Better Business Bureau Serving Southeast    Tennessee and Northwest Georgia.
• Bill Parker, Director, Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission.

Pre-registration is not required to participate. A link to the 60-minute teletown hall can be found  here. (Provide requested information and Click Join Event. To join by telephone, call 1-415-527-5035 or +1-929-251-9612. Access Code: 199 667 2857

Have questions? Email your questions in advance or during the event to AROOutreach@sec.gov. 

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