While the stock market has been booming in recent years, 84% of stocks are held by 10% of the population. Despite this fact, there are millions of Americans that hold on to stocks and are no less susceptible to stock fraud than anyone else. Stock fraud can hit investors of…
The promise of low risk-investment with a high return is an attractive offer to many. Sadly, in most cases, these offers are nothing but an investment fraud designed to trick you out of thousands of dollars. If you have been a victim of an investment fraud and don’t know…
You trusted your stockbroker with your hard-earned money. And it seemed like a great arrangement…at first. Now, you’re worried that your stockbroker is committing fraud with your investments. You’re not alone. In 2017, 66,873 cases of securities fraud and theft were reported to the United States Sentencing Commission. If you…
When you consider the financial toll of a hurricane or other natural disaster, losses due to investment fraud is most likely not something you would factor in. However investment fraud following a catastrophic natural event is quite prevalent. Many investors have found themselves in hot water after getting involved in…
You know that the factors affecting an investment’s valuation go behind standard data and metrics. Often, an investment’s value can hinge largely on highly subjective factors, like public perception. The “reputation” of an asset or security can either signal an attractive investment opportunity or drive away investors. You’ve probably heard…
We’ve all seen the news stories. Stock market fraudsters get caught running a scheme where people lose millions. The most recent of these was Bernard Madoff in 2008. He tricked investors out of 50 billion dollars. Most people have no idea they’ve been tricked until it’s too late. This doesn’t…
Regardless of your investing experience, nobody knows everything there is to know about stock and securities trading. That’s why you have probably enlisted the help of an investment professional, either as a sounding-board for investment decisions or to assist you in facilitating and completing transactions. An investment advisor or a…
When you entrust the the management of your investment portfolio to a broker, that’s a big deal. If you are going to ask someone to assist you in managing your financial future, you are going to want to know that they have your best investment interests at heart. The relationship…
What is stock fraud, and how can you avoid it? The world of stock fraud can be very confusing, and it’s easy to not realize that you’ve been part of a fraud situation until it’s too late. Although rules and regulations exist, the way you define fraudulent in the stock…
You know that stock investing comes with risks. Along with anticipated risks associated with the nature of stock trading, you also face risks associated with fraud. Some of the most widespread forms of stock fraud are carried out through fraudulent stock promotions. What Are Fraudulent Stock Promotions? In fraudulent stock…