Educate yourself on the pulling power of Ponzi schemes, often characterized by the charming personality and persuasive skills ...

Ponzi schemes usually do not feel dangerous at first. They feel familiar, comfortable, and easy to trust. That is part of how they work. Even though these scams have been around for over a hundred ...

As a certified financial planner, I am often faced with questions about new investments that promise high returns with low risk. Examples include so-called ‘exclusive’ high-return funds that promise ...

You may want to ask for help with your investment strategy, but never give up control of your money.

To curb the activities of unregistered investment operators and protecting investors from fraudulent schemes, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to introduce a dedicated Unstructured ...

From the earliest days of commerce to the modern digital economy, the promise of quick wealth has remained one of humanity’s most enduring temptations. Long before the rise of the internet and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Weisman writes about white-collar crime. Todd Burkhalter, the CEO of the Georgia-based financial advisory group Drive ...