ProtectInvestor.org is a simple yet comprehensive online knowledge base for investors to learn how to protect their investments. Regulation and insurance can help investors against loss from typical failures of investment products and financial firms. Unfortunately, far too many investors also fall victim to various types of advisor misconduct and investment fraud. By empowering investors through education, the good news is that common red flags of fraud, misleading advertising of financial products, and weak investments can often be recognized and avoided.