Investment Fraud Legal Guides (12 found)

Written by Avvo Staff
The violation of federal and state securities investing and trading laws is known as securities fraud.
6 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted in Securities / Investment Fraud about 1 year ago.

Written by Richard Francis Woodford Jr.
The old adage, "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn't legitimate" is more relevant in today's web-based, Twitter-driven information age. By following a few basic rules and by knowing what questions to ask, you can decrease the likelihood of being a victim of the next Ponzi scheme.
Posted in Securities / Investment Fraud 7 months ago.

Written by Jon Vincent Forehand
Recent Ponzi or similar fraudulent schemes have left tax payers wondering what if any relief they may receive when completing their tax returns. The IRS has recently provided guidance by allowing certain theft losses and creating a safe harbor that qualified investors can use to obtain tax relief.
Posted in Securities / Investment Fraud 7 months ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Adam Troy Savett
A brief overview of best practices and challenges for institutional investors looking to recover funds they have lost due to fraud or mismanagement in their portfolio holdings.
Posted in Securities / Investment Fraud 4 months ago.

Written by Jon Vincent Forehand
Gaining trust is the key element necessary for a con artist to infiltrate and take advantage of a target group. Increasingly, targeting members of a particular religion, ethnic group or nationality, commonly known as affinity fraud, is an effective method criminals use to gain trust.
Posted in Securities / Investment Fraud 3 months ago.

Written by Debra G. Speyer
Many investors believe that their investment account has gone down due to stockmarket turmoil. However, it is sometimes the fault of their stockbroker for having invested them in the wrong type portfolio. There is a mechanism for recovering stockmarket losses. I have set that process below.
0 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Securities / Investment Fraud 11 months ago.

Written by Robert Kevin Savage
A few basic things to keep in mind if you get a high pressure sales call.
Posted in Securities / Investment Fraud 8 months ago.

Written by Robert Kevin Savage
A quick guide to help you figure out if you can pursue your broker for securities losses.
Posted in Securities / Investment Fraud 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Ronald Anthony Sarno
Various fraud schemes that people fall for: how to protect yourself against the most common: phone scams, bubble investments, Ponzi schemes, Pyramid schemes. Never get pertinent documents, and do not discuss the investments with a lawyer or accountant. Some safeguards to avoid falling for scams.
Posted in Securities / Investment Fraud 3 months ago.

Written by Jonathan H Levy
One of the oldest and most spectacular legal con jobs is the Federal Reserve Note Scam. A punter is usually sold at a deep discount a 1934 series or other fake Federal Reserve Note at a deep discount.
Posted in Securities / Investment Fraud about 1 month ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Avvo Staff
If you suspect you might be a victim of securities fraud, take action promptly to make sure your rights are preserved.
Posted in Securities Offerings about 1 year ago.

Written by Avvo Staff
White collar crime defines a criminal activity committed without using violence. Examples include insider trading, insurance fraud, tax fraud, securities and investment fraud, and identity theft.
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in White Collar Crime about 1 year ago.