Investment fraud costs American investors more than $10 billion annually. Here's how the major fraud types work, what investigators look for, and how to evaluate any investment before you commit.
Every Ponzi scheme ends the same way. The mechanics are well-documented, the collapse triggers are predictable, and the damage to victims, especially those who got in late, is usually catastrophic.
Con artists don't steal from you, they get you to hand it over willingly. Here's the step-by-step playbook they follow, from target selection to exit, with real case examples.
Joshua Craig Reeves and family defrauded investors of $120M through church bonds in Indiana. SEC secured injunctions, asset freezes, and $7.9M in penalties.