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There are a lot of scams out there, but the costliest ones are investment fraud. In 2022, an estimated 106,201 people in the United States were the victims of investment ...

January 29, 2024BY Anne Johnson

Investment Scams Net Nearly $230 Million From Canadians So Far This Year

Canadians have lost $228.5 million to investment scams so far this year, according to a spokesperson for the ...

October 20, 2023BY Chandra Philip

Laguna Niguel Man Accused of Bilking Friends and Acquaintances $1.8 Million in Investment

SANTA ANA, Calif.—A 44-year-old Laguna Niguel man was arrested June 1 on federal charges of bilking at least ...

June 2, 2023BY City News Service

Consumers Lost Nearly $8.8 Billion to Scams in 2022: FTC

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released data on Feb. 23 that shows consumers reported losing nearly $8.8 billion ...

February 27, 2023BY Jane Nguyen

3 Simple Steps to Make Sure You Don’t Fall for Investment Fraud

Reportedly, billionaire oil tycoon Robert Belfer has been affected by investment fraud in three major scandals: Enron's corruption, ...

February 20, 2023BY Mary Hunt

Former San Diego Real Estate Agent Sentenced to Prison for Investment Fraud

SAN DIEGO—A former San Diego real estate agent was sentenced on Jan. 3 to more than five years ...

January 3, 2022BY City News Service

Man Pleads Not Guilty in $1.4 Million Fleecing of Laguna Beach Victim

SANTA ANA, Calif.—A 39-year-old man pleaded not guilty Dec. 20 in an alleged investment scheme that defrauded an elderly ...

December 21, 2021BY City News Service

San Diego Man Arrested by Feds, Charged in $28 Million Investment Fraud

SAN DIEGO—A San Diego man has been charged with securities fraud and money laundering for allegedly running an investment ...

December 15, 2021BY City News Service