There's a lot going on here. You have a number of potential claims, although whether they are good claims is another story. Your strongest claim...

I agree with Mr. Cornish's answer. No legitimate firm should require you to send more money to open or unlock an account. I'm sorry, but your...

I agree with the previous answers. If you are suing a securities brokerage firm licensed in the US, then you are likely going to have to sue the...

Both were very risky products with liquidity issues. Brokers have an obligation to make sure these investments are suitable for you, considering...

Yes, you could sue your broker for any unauthorized transactions. Moreover, if your broker is properly licensed, he should be affiliated with a...

You should report this to the police and/or the FBI as previous answers have said. If a criminal case is brought, sometimes the prosecutor could...

Yes, you can file a civil claim against the individuals, even if the SEC has brought a civil or regulatory action. Whether you are made whole by...

As other answers have pointed out, more information is necessary. Some states find that stockbrokers are fiduciaries, regardless of the...

If the person received money from you based on the promise that it would be invested in securities, and it wasn't invested as promised, it could be...

If this advisor misrepresented the risks of the investment to you, then he may be liable. Moreover, if the investment was not properly registered,...