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Fraudsters Leverage Psychological Biases to Steal Your Money
/in Background, Fraud Victim Resources /by Evan StromanDenial. Anger. Depression. There is no typical response to financial loss due to fraud, but this article may help you understand why you selected a particular investment or even allow you to spot a scheme before it’s too late.
Aiding and Abetting a Ponzi Scheme: Civil Liability for Third-Parties
/in Background /by Robert NearyPonzi schemes have become ubiquitous in today’s investing world. At any given time, there are innumerable Ponzi schemes being carried out against unsuspecting investors. Due to headline-grabbing cases such as the Bernie Madoff scandal, many investors are now aware how these schemes operate.
Federal and State Agencies Investigate Frauds and Offer Resources to Their Victims
/in Background, Fraud Victim Resources /by Dwayne RobinsonMultiple state and federal agencies in the United States offer consumer protection oversight and investigations for people or companies who are defrauded, cheated, and scammed. Those agencies are a resource for educational information about the latest schemes and frauds as well as options to report claims to investigators.
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