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Lost Money Investing in a Brazilian Emerald Mining Operation? You're Not Alone
Local families say they lost thousands of dollars after investing in an emerald mining operation out of Brazil. Now investors are being warned about that company’s legitimacy.
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These Social Security Scams Will Try to Steal Your Savings. Here's What to Watch Out for
Fraudsters prey on fear to get people to cough up money. Here’s what to watch out for and how you can help stop these schemes.
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Online Daters Lost a Record $547 Million to Scams in 2021. How to Stay Safe, According to Nev Schulman From MTV's ‘Catfish'
In 2021, consumers lost a record $547 million to romance scams, according to a report from the Federal Trade Commission.
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Consumers Lost $5.8 Billion to Fraud Last Year — Up 70% Over 2020
Almost 2.8 million consumers filed a fraud report to the Federal Trade Commission in 2021, the highest number on record.
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Crypto Scammers Took a Record $14 Billion in 2021
Scammers around the world took home a record $14 billion in cryptocurrency in 2021, thanks in large part to the rise of DeFi.
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Verdict in Fraud Case of Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes Offers Lessons for Investors
Theranos isn’t the only bad apple out there. Here’s how you can protect yourself and your portfolio from corporate fraud.
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SEC Chair Gensler Seeks Tougher SPAC Disclosure, Liability Rules
Among the ideas Gensler pitched were new rules around marketing practices, tougher disclosure requirements and liability obligations.
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Is Your Financial Advisor Overcharging You? Here Are Ways to Protect Yourself
A recent Securities and Exchange Commission investigation of financial advisors’ fees found several errors that caused clients to overpay what they owed.
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Child Tax Credit Scams Still Trapping the Unwary
The IRS is issuing monthly payments of the enhanced child tax credit through 2021. Scammers are posing as government agents to steal money and personal data.
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The Lessons for Investors From the Trial of Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes
Theranos wasn’t the only potential bad actor out there. Here’s how you can protect yourself and your portfolio from corporate fraud.
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Former HeadSpin CEO Manish Lachwani Charged With Fraud by DOJ for Allegedly Misstating Financials
The DOJ and the Securities and Exchange Commission said former HeadSpin CEO Manish Lachwani lied to investors by overstating financial metrics.
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Congress May Curb Abuses of This Charitable Deduction Used by the Wealthy
Wealthy Americans can claim tax deductions for preserving land.