Tag: fraud

State sues crowdfunders for soliciting for Alaska charities without consent

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The state of Alaska filed civil lawsuits on March 10 against six crowdfunding websites, accusing them of illegally soliciting...

Crowdfund Forensics

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We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Crowdfund Forensics division. Independent Due Diligence for Equity Crowdfunding.We...

Crowdfunding Scams Exposed: Real Cases, Red Flags, and How to Protect Your Money in 2025

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Crowdfunding turned “I have an idea” into “I have backers.” It democratized capital, let niche products find their tribe,...

Judge Rejects Prison Delay for Convicted Crowdfunding Scammer Elie Schwartz

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New York real estate developer Elchonon “Elie” Schwartz has lost his attempt to delay prison time after being sentenced...

Navigating Regulation D

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Updated September 20th, 2024 “Overall, our analysis confirms that Regulation D accounted for significantly more capital raising than Regulation A,...

How AI Deepfakes Are Fueling High-Stakes Scams: A $25M Fraud in Hong Kong

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A coworker on a conference call in Hong Kong was duped into wiring $25 million to scammers who used...

SEC Charges Russell Todd Burkhalter and His Atlanta-Based Firm With $300 Million Ponzi Scheme and Obtains Emergency Relief

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Burkhalter allegedly stole investor funds to buy a $3.1 million yacht and fund lavish lifestyle For Immediate Release 2024-97 Washington D.C., Aug....

Elio Motors: The Three-Wheeled Dream That Left Investors Spinning

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Elio Motors, once hailed as the future of affordable, fuel-efficient vehicles, is now a symbol of broken promises and...