Victims of securities fraud should be familiar with the different types of securities fraud that may be actionable and the different types of securities fraud litigation and claims. They can use those resources to protect themselves from further harm when they have...
A Ponzi scheme is a type of securities fraud that can significantly harm unsuspecting investors. Potential investors should know what to watch for and the legal resources available to them to keep them protected from Ponzi schemes and other types of securities fraud....
In New York, throughout the nation and in Puerto Rico, people frequently receive unsolicited phone calls from people they do not know and numbers they fail to recognize. Many are clear attempts to scam the unsuspecting recipients. However, reputable companies are...
Choosing to invest in securities can be difficult for novice investors. When a New York resident hopes to expand their portfolio or diversify through the acquisition of new securities, they must know what they are getting into so that they can minimize their risks of...
As the baby boomer population grays, elder financial abuse has become more prevalent in today’s world. Elderly fraud victims can easily become confused by information on the internet, and are often trusting or cognitively impaired when scam merchants come calling at...
The most common types of financial scams that target the elderly try to steal tax refunds or social security benefits. Elders often receive constant calls or emails related to other kinds of scams. Yet, broker misconduct defrauds elders in ways that are far less...
A lot of people make the mistake of thinking that they’d never be taken advantage of by their trusted broker. Many clients have long term relationships with their brokers and it is not uncommon for the broker to have a familial relationship with the client. The...
Puerto Rico is very close to the United States geographically, but to many, even the many Puerto Ricans who call New York City home, the legal system can seem to exist on another planet. In actual fact, Puerto Rico has a legal system that is very similar to court...
Investing is a risky business, but a lot of people do their best to minimize their risk by doing their research and diversifying their portfolios. Yet, even these maneuvers may not be enough to keep your investment safe. Sure, the stock market can be volatile from...
The elderly are amongst the most vulnerable amongst us. While this means that they may be more likely to be subjected to physical and emotional abuse, these individuals can be taken advantage of financially, too. Sure, friends and loved ones may try to squander money...
