Are the number of scams increasing?

William Francavilla (Author & Former Director of Wealth Wealth Management, Legg Mason)

William Francavilla provides statistics on the increasing number of scams that are occurring across industries on an annual basis. He talks about ways to protect yourself and your family from scams by not answering calls from unknown persons and not opening suspicious emails. Francavilla provides examples of scams and frauds that take advantage of vulnerable individuals.

William Francavilla

Author & Former Director of Wealth Wealth Management, Legg Mason William Francavilla is a former senior vice president and was the corporate director of wealth management for Legg Mason, Baltimore, Maryland. He has over 30 years of experience in the financial industry, serving as branch manager, regional sales director and senior financial adviser trainer. He is also a certified financial planner. He has spoken to many Fortune 500 companies and is the author of the newly published book, “The Madoffs Among Us: Combat the Scammers, Con Artists, and Thieves Who Are Plotting to Steal Your Money” (Career Press, 2018).

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William Francavilla

Author & Former Director of Wealth Wealth Management, Legg Mason

William Francavilla is a former senior vice president and was the corporate director of wealth management for Legg Mason, Baltimore, Maryland. He has over 30 years of experience in the financial industry, serving as branch manager, regional sales director and senior financial adviser trainer. He is also a certified financial planner. He has spoken to many Fortune 500 companies and is the author of the newly published book, “The Madoffs Among Us: Combat the Scammers, Con Artists, and Thieves Who Are Plotting to Steal Your Money” (Career Press, 2018).

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