The “Well-Known Cloud” over JP Morgan’s Head If living in hindsight was a reality, there are many of us who would have taken a different path at times during the road of life. As reported in today’s New York Times, JP Morgan Chase executives reportedly “expressed serious doubts about the legitimacy of Bernie Madoff’s investment […]
Do You Recognize These 15 Warning Signs of an Investment Fraud?
An investment fraud can look legitimate in so many ways, but there are many warning signs everyone should be aware of. The key is not only to recognize some of these warning signs, but to act on them. 15 Warning Signs of an Investment Fraud: 1There is Nothing on Google! – Not finding anything on […]
Tips to Avoid an Investment Fraud or Ponzi Scheme
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has recently initiated a program to educate both first-time investors and seasoned professionals on the identification of various red flags of investment fraud to conduct a “do-it-yourself” due diligence investigation. While the SEC outlines several important ways to avoid falling victim to an investment advisor fraud, (e.g. “pump and […]
Need an Investigation into an Alleged Ponzi Scheme? You’re not alone!
Conducting an investigation into an alleged Ponzi Scheme has become all too common of an occurrence these days, but you are not the only one. “Hedge Fund Manager Charged with Running Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme!” Does this headline sound familiar…it has become a recurring headline as of late. In 2009 alone, according to research by the Associated […]