As the holiday season kicks off, the Texas State Securities Board wants to caution Texans—investment scams and financial fraud increase during this season.

Increases in online shopping, social media advertising, charitable donations, financial transactions using P2P platforms like Venmo and Zelle, and consumer distraction provide advantageous vulnerabilities for fraudsters.

So what can you do to make sure you’re not a target?

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