Stocks Can Be Quietly Stolen From Your Ira
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The article discusses how stocks can be quietly stolen from Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) through fraudulent activities, and the discussion highlights concerns about the security of investment accounts and the need for vigilance.
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I was pretty shocked how just a recent statement and a few forms (that anyone could have filled out) seemed to be all it took to get the job done. Large amounts of investments moved ... no phone or email confirmations. It just happened.
Everything is there, but the ease of the process has been a little unsettling.