AZ Investor

Investor Alerts

October 2025

What is an Finfluencer?

A finfluencer is a person who uses his/her social media status to influence the financial decision-making process of others through promotions or recommendations on social media. 

Finfluencers should disclose compensation they receive. Finfluencers provide entertainment, not individual advice.

Ask and Check Before You Invest!

  • Ask to see credentials
  • Ask to see the data or Proof of ROI
  • Call a securities regulator

If you have additional questions about a Finfluencer call the Duty Officer of the Commission's Securities Division at 602-542-0662 or email, SecuritiesDiv@azcc.gov. 


November 2025

Investor Alert:  Recovery or Rip-off? Be on the Lookout for the Latest Crypto-related Scheme

During International Fraud Awareness Week, the Arizona Corporation Commission warns investors about fraudsters who are capitalizing on the increasing number of investors who have lost money to crypto investment scammers by running recovery room schemes that aim to steal even more money from victims.

Read more about recovery room scams.

December 2025

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Don't Let Scammers Steal Your Holiday Spirit:  ACC Unveils the Top 12 Investor Threats

Don't let fraudsters play the Grinch with your finances this holiday season.The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) and the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) are warning investors that bad actors are preparing to unwrap a new generation of sophisticates schemes. Drawing on data from NASAA's 2025 Enforcement Report and annual survey of top investor threats to watch out for this holiday season. 

Read the details of the top 12 threats to investors here.


 

Ask and Check

Before You Invest!

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Contact the Securities Division - AZ Investor

Address:

1300 W. Washington St,
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Phone:

Main:
(602) 542-0662

Toll Free In-State Only:
1 (866) VERIFY-9
(1-866-837-4399)