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Fraud Investment Schemes

Fraud is the making of false representations or engaging in deceptive behavior in order to unlawfully secure financial or personal gain. 
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CFPB and State AGs Prosecute Debt Relief Companies and Law Firms

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In recent weeks, we have seen an increase in prosecution by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) and state attorneys general against debt relief companies and law firms. Additionally, the focus on these debt...more

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Alleged $68 Million Silver-Tongued Investment Scheme Leads to Securities Ban

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The CFTC and a group of 29 state actors, including the Maryland AG’s office and other state regulators, settled with Safeguard Metals, LLC and its owner to resolve allegations that the precious metals dealer violated the...more

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As Cryptocurrency Becomes More Mainstream, Payment Scam Risks Increase

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Payment scams exploiting the lure of cryptocurrency are a growing concern for individuals and businesses—losses from crypto scams increased from $907 million in 2021 to $2.57 billion in 2022. These scams typically involve...more

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The Good, the Bad and the Ethical: Mortgage Fraud on the Rise?

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In a matter of months, several well-known individuals in real estate have been convicted of and/or charged with fraud or similar crimes relating to the theft of client funds. The summary below highlights a few of those cases...more

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Romance Fraud — Lessons from the Tinder Swindler (Avoid Being Heartbroken & Scammed)

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The new Netflix documentary “The Tinder Swindler,” alleges Simon Leviev scammed an estimated total of $10 million by posing as a wealthy, jet-setting diamond mogul and wooing women online through dating apps. Sadly, this is...more

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NHL Players Defrauded in Series of Investment Schemes

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National Hockey League Players were the primary victims of a series of fraudulent investment schemes orchestrated by financial adviser Phillip Kenner and former professional race car driver Tommy Hormovitis. Collectively, the...more

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DOJ Lawsuit Against S&P and McGraw Hill

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Last week, the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a civil suit in the Central District of California against Standard & Poor’s Financial Services (S&P) and its parent company McGraw-Hill. The suit alleges that S&P engaged in a...more

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