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NASAA Urges Congress to Reject the “Securities Fraud Act”

Borg: “Real people will suffer as a result of this misguided and irresponsible legislation.” Written Testimony WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 13,…

State securities cops warn about religious “affinity fraud”

Losses in Greater Ministries case feared at $200 million WASHINGTON (September 1, 1999) – State securities regulators today issued a…

Investment frauds using religion on the rise, state regulators warn

WASHINGTON (August 7, 2001) – Investment frauds that take advantage of victims’ religious or spiritual beliefs are rising dramatically, state…

NASAA Outlines Strong State Response to COVID-19 Fraud in House Testimony

Urges Congress to Consider Legislation to Protect Seniors and Provide Restitution for Pandemic-related Securities FraudDOWNLOAD: TestimonyWASHINGTON, D.C. (June 16, 2020)…

Affinity Fraud: Beware of Swindlers Who Claim Loyalty to Your Group

State securities regulators are warning investors to be on guard against a rise in affinity group fraud. What is affinity…

NASAA Warns Investors to Watch for Holiday Investment Fraud

State Securities Regulators Offer Tips and Resolutions for Safe Investing WASHINGTON, D.C., December 13, 2007 – The North American Securities…

Securities Regulators Unveil Fraud Awareness Quiz

Washington (April 30, 2003) -- Are you at risk of becoming a victim of financial fraud? A simple quiz released…

Despite crackdown, small-stock fraud remains serious problem

State securities cops warn of Internet hype, high-pressure cold-callers WASHINGTON (December 16, 1999) – Despite a crackdown in recent years…

Telemarketing fraud still flourishing in the age of the Internet

State securities regulators say answering machines provide best protection WASHINGTON (October 15, 1999) – Despite the growth in Internet fraud,…

NASAA Members, CFTC Reach Settlement with Safeguard Metals in $68m Fraud Targeting Elderly Adults

WASHINGTON, D.C. – (October 25, 2023) – Thirty state regulators and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced a settlement…