The rate of intentional deception is on the rise
The BCSC had applied to renew a $250,000 penalty before the limitation period expires
Daniel Reeve was found guilty of defrauding victims of $10 million through several Ponzi schemes
Scam artists may linger long after the storm has passed
Canadian citizens filed US$10 million in false tax refund claims with the IRS
Investment scheme fraudulently raised $200,000 from six investors, ASC alleges
Court orders defendants to pay more than US$1.1 million in penalties and restitution
Harold Backer induced clients to invest in non-existent mutual funds
Investors bilked of more than $5 million in investment scheme to finance two start-up companies
The investor alert about investoneforme notes that there are certain “red flags” — and that the company is not registered to sell securities or derivatives in Alberta