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FINRA sees surge in ‘instant funds’ scams FINRA sees surge in ‘instant funds’ scams

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FINRA sees surge in ‘instant funds’ scams

Social media–driven trading fuels spike in U.S. brokerage fraud

By James Langton |March 26, 2021

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ASC bans pump-and-dump scheme perpetrators Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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ASC bans pump-and-dump scheme perpetrators

The regulator also ordered the fraudsters to disgorge $1.5 million

By James Langton |March 18, 2021

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U.S. authorities secure guilty plea from crypto fraudster Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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U.S. authorities secure guilty plea from crypto fraudster

The man was charged in connection with a US$16-million fraud two years ago

By James Langton |March 4, 2021

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Schemes spread via social media are a top investor threat, regulators say Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Schemes spread via social media are a top investor threat, regulators say

Fraud may involve cryptoassets, precious metals and foreign exchange

By James Langton |March 3, 2021

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