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What should you do if you suspect a Ponzi scheme?

The notorious Charles Ponzi is responsible for the phrase "Ponzi scheme." But although Ponzi is long gone, the practice of utilizing funds from new investors to pay old investors is still frequently used by con artists.

Watch for These Signs if You Suspect Fraud

While there are as many kinds of Ponzi scams as there are flavors of ice cream, here are some commonalities shared among most Ponzi schemes that you should check for if you become suspicious of fraud:
  1. "Guaranteed" High Returns: Any investment with high rates of return presented as "guaranteed" should be carefully examined.
  2. Hidden Information: Excuses about missing paperwork, account errors, or secretive strategies are red flags.
  3. Consistent High Returns: Be cautious of any investment that generates consistent high returns that seem unaffected by ups and downs of the market.
  4. Unregistered Investments: Most cases of investment fraud involve investments that have not been registered with the SEC or regulators.
  5. Unlicensed Sellers: Many Ponzi schemes involve unregistered firms and/or unlicensed individuals.
  6. Pressure to Reinvest: Ponzi schemes collapse without regular income, or when too many investors cash out.

Take action to protect your rights.

The first step you should take if you suspect a Ponzi scheme is to contact an experienced investment fraud attorney. Failure to do so may result in evidence becoming too obscured to properly establish your case. An attorney will take the time to go through your options and determine the best course of action.

Choosing the right legal representative is not easy. However, it is absolutely critical in establishing an effective legal strategy. The right law firm should possess the following qualities:

  1. Established, Recognized Experts in Investment Fraud Cases
  2. Track Record of Successful Outcomes in Investment Claims

Resources to Pursue the Case to the Fullest Extent

Order your FREE copy of investment fraud attorney David P. Meyer's book, Five Signs of Investment Fraud and What to Do If It's Happened to You.

The Law Firm of Meyer Wilson

If you suspect that you may have been the victim of investment fraud, you may be able to recover your losses. 


For more information, contact the Law Firm of Meyer Wilson by calling toll free 866-827-6537 or filling out our online form. Our lawyers are licensed in Ohio and California, and we represent investors nationwide in securities arbitration and litigation claims.