by Broker Fraud | Oct 9, 2026 | Securities Fraud
How Affinity Fraud Uses Trusted Relationships Affinity fraud is a common fraud scheme that preys on strong relationships established through religious, ethnic, military, work and other associations. Scammers use these trusted relationships to lure investors, relying...
by Broker Fraud | Aug 7, 2026 | Securities Fraud
In September 2023, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission filed a complaint naming Aras Investment Business Group, LLC, its CEO Armando Gutierrez Rosas (Gutierrez) and four other associates with perpetrating a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme which...
by Broker Fraud | Jul 10, 2026 | Securities Fraud
Brian Mitchell, a 43-year-old Ann Arbor resident pled guilty to a $2.7 million wire fraud scheme in Federal Court in Detroit on June 12. Mitchell solicited investors through two online entities — Young Pros Investment Group (YPIG) and My Nest Egg. The State of...
by Broker Fraud | Jun 5, 2026 | Securities Fraud, Securities Litigation
In April the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released enforcement results for the fiscal year that ended on September 30, 2025. During the SEC’s fiscal year 2025 the Commission reported receiving a record number of tips, complaints and referrals,...
by Broker Fraud | Mar 6, 2026 | Securities Fraud, Securities Litigation
Founded in 1919, the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) is the oldest international investor protection organization. NASAA’s primary goal is to advocate and act for the protection of investors, especially those who lack the expertise,...
by Broker Fraud | Feb 6, 2026 | Investment Fraud, Securities Fraud
Knowledge of the most common types of investment fraud can help to curtail this type of fraud which costs Americans billions each year. Unfortunately, many of those who lose investment income are seniors who are particularly vulnerable to scams. The U.S. Securities...
