Investment Fraud and Elder Financial Abuse

Elder financial abuse sometimes comes in the form of investment fraud and misconduct. An investment fraud lawyer explains more here.

When the Payments Stop—Getting Help after a Ponzi Scheme

Often, the first sign of a Ponzi scheme is that you stop receiving payments. An experienced Ponzi scheme investment lawyer explains what to do next.

A Note about Crowdfunding and Investment Fraud

If you’re an investor who is interested in internet crowdfunding, our investment fraud attorneys offer some important warnings about the potential dangers.

The Real Dangers of Offshore Investment Scams

Despite the lure of high yields, investors should take caution when approaching an offshore investment. Our investment fraud lawyers explain more.

Investor Alert: Be Leery of "Bond-Like" Investment Products

Investors are trying to increase yet preserve assets by investing in "safe" products. Investment fraud lawyers know that can't be done especially with bonds.

SEC Files First Crowdfunding Complaint

SEC charges Daniel F. Peterson of Spokane Valley, Washington with fraudulently using the JOBS Act, which legalized crowdfunding, to entice and cheat investors

PBS Documentary "The Retirement Game" Slams Financial Brokers, Advisers

Brokers and financial advisers were slammed for putting retirement savers at risk in PBS documentary “The Retirement Gamble.”

"Senior Specialist" and Similar Financial Credentials Can Lead to Confusion

Financial title designations like "senior specialist" and nearly 100 others may be a marketing ploy to gain trust of older investors. Investment fraud attorney David Meyer explains.

Gold Plunge: Investors Could Lose Big on Structured Notes

Gold's value plunged almost 10% this week. This could mean big losses for investors who purchased gold-linked structured notes over the past three years.

ETF Tracking Errors Rising

A Meyer Wilson investment fraud attorney examines ETFs as tracking errors rise.

Massachusetts Proposes Criminal Background Check for Registered Advisors

Massachusetts regulators want to be among a small handful of states to require criminal background checks for registered investment advisors, proposes rule change.

Top Tips To Stop Elder Financial Fraud

Investment fraud attorneys say to follow these top tips from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards to stop elder financial fraud.

Resisting High-Pressure Investment Fraud

Our investment fraud lawyers talk about the signs that you’re being pressured into a scam and how to get help if you’ve already sustained losses due to fraud.

Why Is It So Important to Contact a Ponzi Scheme Attorney First?

Why is it so important to contact a Ponzi scheme attorney after you have lost money in a scam? Learn more about why you should seek guidance here.

Brokers Barred or Suspended from Securities Industry Often Reinvent Themselves

When a broker or advisor is barred or suspended from the securities industry, many believe the threat to investors is removed. Not always say investment fraud attorneys.

What to Do if You’ve Already Invested in a High Yield Investment Scam

Four Steps For When You Suspect a High Yield Investment Scam: A Meyer Wilson investment fraud attorney explains what to do when you suspect investment fraud.

Dually Registered Investment Advisors Pose New Risk

A Meyer Wilson investment fraud attorney explains dual registration trend as financial professionals wear two hats, acting as investment advisors to some clients and broker-dealers to others.

Taking Steps to Protect Yourself from Structured Product Fraud

An investment fraud lawyer explains what you should know before you decide to invest in structured products. Learn how to protect yourself here.

Hedge Funds, Risk Tolerance, and Stockbroker Fraud

Do you understand the risks of hedge funds? An investment fraud attorney explains more about hedge funds, risk tolerance, and stockbroker fraud.

Complicated Products and Strategies Could Be Investment Fraud

Confused by a complicated investment product or strategy? An investment fraud lawyer explains what to do and why you should take caution with new offers.

Protecting Yourself from Online Investment Scams

Our investment fraud attorneys explain more about how to protect yourself from online investment scams and how to get help if you’ve become a victim.

Affinity Fraud: How Fraudsters Get in Good with Targeted Groups

You may have heard about fraudsters who use affinity fraud to pitch a Ponzi scheme, but how do they get the “in” with investors they target? Learn more here.

Senior Investors Often Targets of Ponzi Schemes, Affinity Fraud

A Ponzi scheme attorney talks about how senior investors are targeted by affinity fraud and how to get help if you've already sustained investment losses.

FINRA Focuses on Leveraged ETFs in 2013

FINRA focuses on leveraged ETFs in 2013 as concerns increase over investor understanding of exchange-traded index products and a wave newly created index products.

LPL Financial REIT Investigation Is a Reminder to Do Your Research

Our investment fraud lawyers talk about how to do your research into non-traded REITs in light of our recent investigation into LPL Financial, LLC.