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Sister and brother charged with £100m crypto scam
Earlier this month, US authorities exposed another reason why you should be cautious of crypto-opportunities…
FCA targets unregulated investment scammers
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which regulates financial companies providing services to consumers, announced plans…
Netflix series for social media scammer Sorokin
If you’re a film and TV buff, you’ll probably have noticed a recent surge in…
How to avoid social media scams
An increasing number of people are being duped into investing in social media scams. According…
Top 7 cryptocurrency scams
Cryptocurrency is a new and fast-moving sector, which is probably why it hasn’t been covered…
How to challenge a statutory demand
Company directors, business owners, and individuals can expect to receive more statutory demands in 2022…
Swindlers and the power of persuasion
Several posts have referenced convicted fraudster Elizabeth Holmes recently because the Theranos scandal is a…
Corporate fraudsters: Are UK laws tough enough?
Whereas dishonest British company directors are rarely punished, American TV star Martha Stewart served time…
Lessons to learn from the Theranos investment fraud
An interesting article in the San Diego Union-Tribune explores the issue of due diligence in…
CEO Holmes found guilty of investor scam
Elizabeth Holmes has become the the latest high-profile CEO to be found guilty of an…
How to make choices for unregulated investments
There are many companies out there claiming to offer investors glorious returns, the dream scenario.…
How to protect yourself in an unregulated investment
Sometimes when an investment goes wrong, you can be left feeling really isolated, powerless, and…
Due diligence, the best remedy for cons and scams
Navigating the world of investments is no mean feat. It’s almost like walking through a…
Navigating the world of scam investments
Trying to understand the world of investments sometimes feels like wading through a minefield. Frankly,…
When sweet investments turn sour
Let’s set the scene. You were dazzled by a shiny investment prospect. The promise of…
Bernie Madoff and the lure of Ponzi Schemes
If you’re interested in savings and investments, you’ve probably heard of American fraudster Bernie Madoff,…