Investor Alerts and Bulletins

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Investor Alerts and Bulletins The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy provides a variety of services and tools to address problems you may face as an investor.

Investor Alerts, focused on recent investment frauds and scams, and Investor Bulletins, focused on topical issues including recent Commission actions, are provided as a service to investors.

Investor Alerts and Bulletins The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy provides a variety of services and tools to address problems you may face as an investor. Investor Alerts, focused on recent investment frauds and scams, and Investor Bulletins, focused on topical issues including recent Commission actions, are provided as a service to investors. They are neither legal interpretations nor statements of SEC policy. If you have questions concerning the meaning or application of a particular law or rule, please consult with an attorney who specializes in securities law. Subscribe to get Investor Alerts and Bulletins by email.

  • Investor.gov Tips for 2026 – Investor Bulletin
    on March 31, 2026 at 10:06 am

    As part of Financial Literacy Month, the SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Assistance is issuing this Investor Bulletin to highlight important information on Investor.gov to help you make informed investment decisions and avoid investment fraud.

  • Social Media and Stock Tip Scams – Investor Alert
    on February 6, 2026 at 6:44 pm

    The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Assistance (OIEA) and Division of Enforcement warn investors that scams involving stock recommendations may be conducted through social media. Investors should never make investment decisions based solely on information from social media platforms or apps.

  • An Introduction to 529 Plans - Investor Bulletin
    on January 28, 2026 at 5:15 pm

    The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Assistance is issuing this Investor Bulletin to provide investors with background information on 529 plans. Please also see our companion Bulletin for a few questions to consider before opening a 529 plan account.

  • 10 Questions to Consider Before Opening a 529 Account - Investor Bulletin
    on January 28, 2026 at 5:15 pm

    The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Assistance is issuing this Investor Bulletin to answer questions that may arise when investing in a 529 plan account. Please also see our companion Bulletin, An Introduction to 529 Plans, for background information on the plans.

  • Updated Investor Bulletin: An Introduction to ABLE Accounts
    on January 14, 2026 at 4:45 pm

    An Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) account provides a tax-advantaged method to save for qualified disability expenses. Contributions are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes, but your investments can grow tax free and remain so when withdrawn and used for qualified disability expenses. Qualified disability expenses are expenses used to maintain or improve the account owner’s “health, independence, or quality of life.” Qualified disability expenses are broadly defined and may include expenses related to education, food, housing, transportation, employment training and support, assistive technology, personal support services, health care expenses, financial management, administrative services and other expenses.

  • Group Chats as a Gateway to Investment Scams -- Investor Alert
    on December 22, 2025 at 4:09 pm

    The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Assistance is warning investors that fraudsters may use investment-related group chats, including on commonly used social media platforms, to lure investors into scams. Investors should never rely solely on information from group chats in making investment decisions. Be wary of any group chat where you receive investment advice from someone you don’t know – this is often how investment scams begin.

  • Crypto Asset Custody Basics for Retail Investors – Investor Bulletin
    on December 12, 2025 at 6:13 pm

    The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Assistance is issuing this Investor Bulletin to help educate retail investors about the ways investors can hold crypto assets. This Investor Bulletin provides an overview of types of crypto asset custody and provides tips and questions to help you decide how to best hold crypto assets.What is crypto asset custody?

  • Top 10 Hits – Investor Alerts and Bulletins
    on December 10, 2025 at 5:23 pm

    With 2025 ending, the SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Assistance is highlighting 10 important Investor Alerts and Bulletins. These resources, all available on Investor.gov, can help you make informed investment decisions and avoid investment fraud.

  • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) – Investor Bulletin
    on December 9, 2025 at 12:00 pm

    The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Assistance is issuing this Investor Bulletin to inform investors about health savings accounts (HSAs), which offer tax benefits when used to pay for qualified medical expenses. We encourage you to also consult Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance on HSAs. What is a health savings account (HSA)?

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