Fraud

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SEC charges Florida couple with defrauding seniors

The SEC has charged a husband and wife who raised millions of dollars selling investments for a purported charitable organization in Tallahassee, Fla., while defrauding senior citizens and significantly exaggerating the amount of contributions actually made to charity.

By Staff |February 5, 2013

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SEC charges real estate execs over Ponzi scheme

The SEC has charged five former real estate executives with defrauding investors.

By Staff |February 1, 2013

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Ex-Jefferies trader arrested for fraud

An ex-Jefferies & Co. trader was arrested yesterday after being charged with fraud.

By Wire services |January 29, 2013

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Portuguese fraudster busted

Artur Baptista da Silva is no ordinary con artist. The Portuguese fraudster managed to sneak his way into posts as a presidential consultant, advisor to the World bank, and financial researcher for the UN. He also held a position as a professor in the U.S. and was one of Portugal’s most well-known media pundits.

By Staff |January 25, 2013

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