http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers-search/securities-investment-fraud.html Avvo.com - Investment Fraud Legal Guides http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/federal-reserve-note-scam 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. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:01:44 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-lose-your-money-in--six--easy-steps-how-to-avoid-being-scammed 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. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:14:04 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/preventing-affinity-fraud 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. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:34:05 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/the-importance-of-best-practices--procedures-in-securities-class-action-claims-filing 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. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:18:56 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-spot-fraudulent-investment-scams 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. Thu, 21 May 2009 16:42:48 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-handle-qualified-investment-losses-from-a-ponzi-scheme 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. Thu, 21 May 2009 16:44:05 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-handle-high-pressure-stockbroker-cold-calls A few basic things to keep in mind if you get a high pressure sales call. Thu, 21 May 2009 16:43:40 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/can-i-go-after-my-stockbroker-for-losses A quick guide to help you figure out if you can pursue your broker for securities losses. Thu, 21 May 2009 16:43:41 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/suing-your-brokerage-firm-stockbroker-or-financial-consultant 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. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:09:24 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/securities-fraud The violation of federal and state securities investing and trading laws is known as securities fraud. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:36:39 PST