Although elder abuse might be more commonly associated with physical harm, financial exploitation is also quite common. Scams that target the elderly can take many forms, most of which are based on lies or half-truths. Securities fraud against this age group may only get worse as the number of New York residents who are over […]
Pyramid schemes are often discussed as if they are a thing of the past, which is not the case. Pyramid schemes are often confused with Ponzi schemes. While similar and both can constitute forms of securities fraud, understanding the difference between these two schemes can help victims determine how to pursue possible compensation for their […]
The security industry involves a number of different forms of investments, such as mutual funds, bonds, stocks and much more. While these types of investments can be quite different, as securities they all involve investments made by entities and individuals with an expectation of yielding profits. Federal laws are in place to protect people and […]
Authorities claim that a woman purposely lied to investors about the purposes of her investment fund as well as its performance. Accused of committing securities fraud, she allegedly ran a $100 million scheme that affected many different investors. It can be extremely distressing when a New York investor learns that his or her funds have […]
Most experienced investors understand that there is no such thing as a no-risk investment. Regardless of how secure an opportunity may seem, no investment has an absoblute guarantee against loss. So how can one prove that a loss was the result of securities fraud rather than a natural outcome of investing? Understanding the initial signs […]
Investors allege that a New York man defrauded them out of significant amounts of money. This is despite his personal claims of investing success in relatively little time, but investigators say that the man admitted some of the alleged fraud to at least two investors when they tried to get their money back. He was […]
Elon Musk has made national and international headlines for his innovative electric car company, Tesla. While many drivers in New York are familiar with the types of vehicles manufactured by the company, some might be surprised to learn that its founder and CEO is facing criminal charges. Accused of violating a securities fraud agreement, Musk […]
For some people, criminal charges can come as an unexpected interruption in their lives. Unlike other types of charges that might be self-evident, allegations of securities fraud can be somewhat more confusing. New York defendants who are facing securities fraud charges and want to know more about these types of allegations should take some of […]
The chronic con-man and co-founder of the disastrous 2017 Fyre Festival, Billy McFarland, was recently sentenced to six years in prison with three years’ probation along with $26 million in legal reparations. After pleading guilty for defrauding festival investors, McFarland was found guilty for setting up yet another fraudulent company in the wake of the […]
There have been an uptick in the number of investment opportunities promising high returns for almost no risk. Frequently, a family member or friend will approach you with these great deals. These “opportunities” may feel too good to be true. Unfortunately, they usually are. The promise of easy cash These investment opportunities are often really […]