Mar 20, 2014
… claiming to be registered with the SEC. In a recent fraud case brought by the SEC, SEC v Fleet Mutual Wealth , … concerning your investments or report possible securities fraud to the SEC. Stay Informed Visit Investor.gov , the …
Oct 17, 2013
… MLM programs are actually pyramid schemes -- a type of fraud in which participants profit almost exclusively through … the federal securities laws, such as laws prohibiting fraud and requiring the registration of securities offerings … v. Rex Venture Group , the SEC shut down a $600 million fraud that duped approximately one million Internet customers …
Oct 9, 2013
… coordinated to halt an alleged $156 million investment fraud. The SEC alleged that an individual and his companies … to the success of the project. Look for warning signs of fraud . Beware if you spot any of these hallmarks of fraud: Promises of a visa or becoming a lawful permanent …
Oct 3, 2013
… them. For additional tips on investing wisely and avoiding fraud, please visit the following web pages on the SEC's … of Government Impersonators (February 2012) "Phishing" Fraud: How to Avoid Getting Fried by Phony Phishermen Avoiding Fraud "Advance Fee Fraud" Schemes Public Alert: Unregistered …
Sep 23, 2013
… about an investment, or you think you have encountered fraud, please contact the SEC, FINRA or your state securities regulator to report the fraud and to get assistance. U.S. Securities and Exchange …
Jul 23, 2013
… or simply fabricated, investments or transactions. The fraud may also involve an unregistered offering or trading … pay the organizer’s personal expenses. Common Red Flags of Fraud Many Ponzi schemes share common characteristics. … about an investment, or you think you have encountered fraud, please contact the SEC, FINRA or your state securities …
Jun 24, 2013
… more than that could be highly risky – or be an outright fraud. Every investment entails some level of risk, which is … high returns with little or no risk is very likely a fraud. Use of terms such as "high-yield investment" and … exercise extreme caution – the "investment" is likely a fraud. Unsolicited offers to invest via the Internet and …
Jun 12, 2013
… SEC Investor Alert: Social Media and Investing - Avoiding Fraud SEC Publication: Pump&Dump.con: Tips for Avoiding … Ask about Your Investments To report a possible securities fraud, ask a question, or report a problem concerning your …
Jun 6, 2013
… The SEC and CFTC have received numerous complaints of fraud associated with websites that offer an opportunity to … to generate losing trades. The first category of alleged fraud involves the refusal of certain Internet-based binary … telephone calls and emails. The second category of alleged fraud involves identity theft. For example, some complaints …
Jun 4, 2013
… . Broker-dealer background checks can help investors avoid fraud. You can check the background of broker-dealers on …