Fraud
Fraud
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The firm that did business as Federal Employee Benefit Counselors allegedly made hundreds of fraudulent VA sales to federal employees.
March 31 -
The clearing brokerage and custodian to Naseem Salamah’s former RIA employer has provided restitution to the three “elderly” victims, records show.
March 31 -
The unregistered financial advisor’s crimes became only the latest example of how securities cases can spill over into substance abuse and violence.
March 29 -
A widow alleged that an imprisoned ex-financial advisor’s enterprise pursued “a malicious campaign” against her after she fell victim to his scheme.
March 28 -
Barred ex-broker Louis Cook allegedly targeted older adults whose assets he promised to protect for long-term care.
March 23 -
David W. Schamens defrauded clients for $6.8 million in a Ponzi scheme despite being banned by the SEC decades earlier, according to investigators.
March 17 -
OU’s law school enlisted a former player from one of its fiercest rival schools to help students understand how to avoid the pitfalls of misconduct.
March 7 -
German Nino concealed fraud losses totaling $5.8 million through fake account statements and other doctored documents, investigators say.
January 26 -
The combination of technology and rising client interest in digital assets are ratcheting up the risks to investors, according to NASAA.
January 10 -
The wirehouse reached an agreement with an SEC-appointed receiver and a state regulator in connection with a massive EB-5 investment scheme.
January 7 -
Advocacy clinics at law schools can help protect vulnerable clients, but only if they're well-funded and widely distributed.
December 16 -
A broker and a sales associate from his office face separate cases that have resulted in at least $1.18 million in payouts from their former firm.
December 15 -
In those early moments, with so much in doubt, my colleague made the call that mattered most: to put his client’s needs ahead of everything else.
December 15 -
Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler warned the financial industry that he won’t shy away from going after big firms pushing the limits in areas that are priorities for the agency, including crypto trading, cyber fraud and SPACs.
November 4 -
The WilmerHale partner discussed Regulation Best Interest, fraud detection and other industry compliance issues.
October 20 -
The grand jury indictment and a new filing by the SEC offer additional details on the case.
October 14 -
Doug Elstun catered to NBA and NFL sports stars, many of whom may not have known about his confidential client settlements outside of FINRA.
September 21 -
The securities lawyer and former NASD regional attorney explains why cases can be so hard to detect and what the industry can do to help.
September 8 -
The New York-based advisor is accused of defrauding at least 56 investors.
August 20 -
Defense cites a heart condition caused by a Brazilian parasite as a reason for lesser time.
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