Mar 18, 2011
… Advocacy is issuing this Investor Alert to warn you about investment scams that purport to offer investors the … of complaints and inquiries about these types of pre-IPO investment scams, which may be promoted on social media and … to purchase pre-IPO shares in a company. As with any investment, we encourage investors to research thoroughly …
Jan 20, 2011
… may have to rely on life settlement personnel or other investment professionals to assess the advantages and … premiums may need to be paid and the cost of the investment could be greater than anticipated. In response to … personal information to assess the advisability of their investment and to monitor it on a continuing basis. Get more …
Oct 28, 2010
… Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has charged an Internet-based investment company, Imperia Invest IBC (“Imperia”), with … registered with the SEC. Imperia is not registered as an investment advisor or broker-dealer in any state. The staff … regarding Imperia. The SEC wishes to remind investors that investment pitches offering spectacular rates of return are …
Oct 12, 2010
… BP related to the oil spill in the Gulf, about potential investment frauds that target recipients of lump sum payouts. … of highly-publicized payouts often become targets for investment fraud. Scam artists may target payout recipients with oil spill-related investment opportunities that promise high returns with …
Sep 21, 2010
… usually semi-annually, and the return of the original investment, or “principal.” The date when the issuer repays … are the risks of investing in municipal bonds? As with any investment, investors who buy municipal bonds face a number …
Jul 29, 2010
… 2010 to curb so-called “pay to play” practices in which investment advisers make campaign contributions to elected … to manage public pension plan assets and other government investment accounts. Why did the SEC adopt the new rule? The … could, for example, lead a political official to choose an investment adviser with higher fees or inferior investment …
Jun 9, 2010
… not only help investors make more informed decisions about investment in municipal bonds, but also help them protect …
May 26, 2010
… with the SEC does not mean the company will be a good investment. If the security trades in the over- the-counter … pitch that suggests immediate pay-offs, especially if the investment involves a start-up company or a product or … Additional Resources Hurricane-related Investment Scams ACT Clean Technologies, Inc. Trading …
May 7, 2010
… retirement more convenient by automatically changing your investment mix or asset allocation over time. Asset allocation involves dividing an investment portfolio among different asset categories, such … plans. Some 401(k) plans use these funds as the default investment for plan participants who have not selected their …
Apr 28, 2010
… SEC staff are aware of a number of ongoing investment scams in which con artists have used the names of … in “.gov”, “.mil”, or “fed.us”. The SEC does not endorse investment offers, assist in the purchase or sales of … of: seeking assistance with a fund transfer; forwarding investment offers to them; advising individuals that they own …