When it comes to financial fraud, investors are consistently attracted to shiny new things—very risky investments that promise to earn them big, big returns. And they don’t pay enough attention to the alarm bells ringing in their heads before putting their hard-earned money into one of the ever-evolving types of fraud.
What legitimate investments have in common is that their issuers and the individuals who sell them operate within the rules of the securities law.
Recognizing the red flags and schemes will protect you from becoming the victim of investment fraud. Always investigate before you invest, and contact your state securities regulator if you believe you have been offered or sold a fraudulent investment.
In today’s complex financial world, there are many opportunities awaiting you. As an investor, your task is to sort out those investments that have the greatest potential in order to meet your personal goals.
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While South Carolina can bring enforcement actions against the sellers to prohibit further violations of the law, money lost to micro-cap fraud is unlikely to be recovered.
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