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North American Securities Administrators Association Publishes Warning On HYIP Frauds: ‘Ponzi Schemes Sold By Unlicensed Individuals,’ International Group Says

Don’t get fleeced by HYIP scammers and commission-based promoters who push such fraud schemes on the Internet, the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) says in a new warning. From the warning (italics added): Have you ever seen an ad on the Internet or a posting on a social media site promising too-good-to-be-true rates of…

Nov 29, 2014
NASAA: Watch Out For Ebola-Related Scams, Especially On The Internet

The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) today warned the investing public to watch out for Ebola-related scams. “Past experience tells us that periods of uncertainty or fear are prime time for con artist looking to make a quick score,” said William Beatty, NASAA president and Washington Securities director. “Investors should approach with caution any…

Oct 29, 2014
NO EASTER PAYOUT: How To Contact State Securities Regulators About Profitable Sunrise HYIP SCHEME; [UPDATED WITH INFO FOR PROVINCES IN CANADA]

UPDATED 8:49 A.M. EDT (APRIL 16, U.S.A.) Today is the day payouts were due on the bizarrely named Profitable Sunrise “Long Haul” 2.7-percent-a-day plan. The Profitable Sunrise website has been offline for 18 days, leaving investors in the lurch. All of the U.S. states and provinces in Canada listed below have issued Investor Alerts or…

Apr 1, 2013