Spotlight on securities fraud – Consumer debt portfolios allegedly used in recent Ponzi scheme

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Abstract: It’s been more than a decade since Bernie Madoff made headlines for his massive Ponzi scheme. That case taught a valuable lesson: If an investment seems too good to be true, it probably is. Unfortunately, some investors are still being duped by slick con artists who promise quick and easy returns. This article highlights another recent securities fraud indictment last fall and explains how these frauds work. A sidebar discusses ways a forensic accounting expert can help identify the signs of securities fraud scams.