What once relied on word-of-mouth and text messages has now evolved into sleek websites, crypto buzzwords, and social media influencers. But no matter the packaging, the outcome is often the same: ...
Technology bubbles have often concealed major frauds. From the railway boom to the Madoff affair, are there warning signs at ...
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 ...
Financial fraud and scams are everywhere these days, and no one’s really safe, whether you’re new to investing or have years of experience. The numbers are pretty shocking: In the U.S. in 2024, ...
The SEC reveals how Nigerians were swindled out of ₦316 billion by Ponzi schemes, and names the major players behind the country’s most damaging scams. If you stand in the middle of the every-busy ...
In this follow-up investigation, IMOLEAYO OYEDEYI examines the stalled refund efforts of some of the over 4,000 Nigerians who lost their hard-earned money to the collapsed EMAAR Ponzi scheme. With ...
The Senate on Wednesday mandated its relevant committees to investigate rising cases of Ponzi schemes in the country. The resolution of the red chamber followed its consideration and adoption of a ...