Press Release

DENVER, CO – August 25, 2021 - The Colorado Division of Securities (the “Division”) is partnering with the Investor Protection Trust and PBS Books to produce the Boomers to Zoomers series which consists of 12 free monthly virtual live stream events and recordings to help the public learn about saving and investing.

DENVER, CO – August 18, 2021. - The Colorado Division of Securities (the “Division”) warns FINRA member firms of an ongoing phishing campaign that involves fraudulent emails purporting to be from FINRA and using one of at least three imposter FINRA domain names: “@finrar-reporting.org” “@Finpro-finrar.org” “@gateway2-finra.org”

DENVER, CO – July 21, 2021. - The Colorado Division of Securities (the “Division”) is partnering with the Investor Protection Trust and PBS Books to produce the Boomers to Zoomers series which consists of 12 free monthly live stream events and recordings to help the public learn about saving and investing. This month’s event, “Financial Freedom – Declare the Life You Want,” will provide guidance to investors and their families on how to free themselves from financial burdens and reach their financial goals. The event is the fifth out of the 12-part series. A free recording will be available on the Division’s website and on pbsbooks.org/when-im-65, along with a variety of tools and resources for savers and investors of all ages and at all stages of life.

Denver (CO) – June 22, 2021 —The Colorado Division of Securities (the “Division”) is partnering with the Investor Protection Trust and PBS Books to produce the Boomers to Zoomers series which consists of 12 free monthly live stream events and recordings to help the public learn about saving and investing.

Denver (CO) – June 15, 2021 —In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, the Colorado Division of Securities (the “Division”) reminds financial professionals and the public throughout Colorado to be on the lookout for signs of elder financial abuse, including potential exploitation by guardians.

Denver (CO) – May 25, 2021 —The Colorado Division of Securities (the “Division”) is partnering with the Investor Protection Trust and PBS Books to produce the “Retirement Readiness for Military Families” virtual event to live stream on Friday, May 28, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. MST.

Denver (CO) – April 19, 2021 —The Colorado Division of Securities (the “Division”) part of the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies is partnering with the Investor Protection Trust and PBS Books to produce “Investing: What’s New & What’s Not” virtual event to live stream on the Department’s Facebook page, click here, on Friday, April 23, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. MST.

Denver (CO) – March 24, 2021 —The Colorado Division of Securities (the “Division”) is partnering with the Investor Protection Trust, Detroit Public Television, and PBS Books to produce “The COVID Effect: Restoring Financial Wellness” virtual event to live stream on the Division’s Facebook page, (https://www.facebook.com/Dora.Colorado.gov), on Friday, March 26, 2021. at 11:00 a.m. MST.

DENVER - March 15, 2021 —The Colorado Division of Securities (the “Division”), other state regulators, and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) recently filed a joint civil enforcement action against Metals.com, Tower Equity, Chase Metals, Barrick Capital and other associated parties. The defendants are accused of perpetrating a fraudulent precious metals investment scheme allegedly involving 1600 investors and more than $185 million in customer funds.

DENVER - March 04, 2021 — In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week, the Colorado Division of Securities (the “Division”) announces the top investor threats for 2021 as anticipated by state regulators across the country and regulators in Mexico and Canada.