You’ve worked hard to build your wealth and invest in securities that you think are best for your long-term interests. However, in the blink of an eye, your financial stability can be wiped away by greedy investors. If that’s happened to you, then you may be...
It only takes a quick glance at the news to see just how common securities fraud has become. This type of fraud can affect anyone who invests, too, regardless of the amount of wealth that they’ve accumulated. Not even well-known entities are necessarily safe...
Hedge fund managers and other financial professionals often encourage wealthy investors who meet certain criteria to invest in hedge funds to maximize their returns while limiting their risks. Hedge fund managers will then pool money from several accredited investors...
If you’re worried that you’re being taken advantage of by your investment professional, you should ensure that you’re doing everything possible to protect yourself. It starts by recognizing the signs of fraud. With that in mind, be on the lookout for the following...
You’ve worked hard to build your wealth. The last thing you deserve is a greedy investment broker or advisor to cheat you out of your future. This sad scenario happens to many people each year, and appears to have just happened again. According to reports, a popular...
Financial fraud occurs when someone else uses deceptive or misleading practices to take or deprive you of assets. These practices can come in many forms. Of all the types of financial fraud, one of the most common is investment fraud. What is investment fraud?...
Securities fraud can leave you with nothing. If you have been saving up for a lifetime and are getting ready for retirement, it can be devastating to be the victim of securities fraud. Investors may be able to protect themselves by watching out for red flags that may...
Investors rely on brokers and firms for making good investment decisions. Most simply, good investments make money. But good or suitable investments depend on the investor and their needs. Brokers and firms have the legal and professional duty to prevent unsuitable...
Perhaps it's only natural that salespeople talk up the value of the goods or services they are selling. After all, they want to make a sale. To some extent, the buyer knows to expect some exaggeration from a salesperson, and takes this into account when deciding...
For many people, the rise of online trading has been beneficial. For others, it has left them vulnerable to people with bad intentions who were behaving unethically and illegally. The number of scams and acts of fraud is substantial. There are ways to avoid...
