You should definitely contact a lawyer. It is hard to tell whether the REIT investments were suitable, but these illiquid investments are rarely...

Without knowing all the facts, at first blush I would answer "yes." You should be able to pursue the company unless the settlement with the SEC...

What can b done abt this? Can I sue the S.E.C. for ignoring my claims? They've already felt heat for doing 0 in the Madoff case

You should hire an attorney. I believe the SEC has discretion, but an attorney can frame the issue better and make the claim more attractive.

Lost about 300k investing into LK (China), finding out that they falsified their sales, what can I do to recover my money?

Legal responsibility also rests upon any securities professional that recommended the investment to you. Such professional, either by himself or...

Much more would need to be known. This would include the agreement with and the background of the trader. But from what little we know, the...

My online broker was having website issues. These issues caused me to place a bad order & lose $. How can I get my money back?

FINRA requires all brokerages to have business continuity plans to allow you to access your funds. They also have an obligation to place correct...

Do I have recourse with a financial advisor giving an intern access to my financials and subsequently using the info against me?

More information is needed, but know that a brokerage can be liable for not safeguarding your information. This includes the obligations it has...

Stock broker pressure me to lose my saving?

Each stock broker has a duty to only recommend suitable investments. This includes not just the investment itself but whether the concentration of...

I speak to a lot of investors concerning Robinhood. However, much more would need to be known about this present situation to know if you have a...

A lot more needs to be known before an answer can be given. How was the payment made to the scammer? Was the bank account in question the account...