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answered on Aug 19, 2024
Our firm does handle this type of claim both with respect to cryptocurrency and NFT in investment scams. While there are legitimate investment opportunities, scammers can and have taken advantage of individuals who do not understand them.
That being said, these are high risk investments.... View More 
My mom has several accounts with an investment firm that she has had for over 25 years. She withdraws money as needed without any issue. However, the last time she made a request for a withdrawal, she was told her funds were frozen and after speaking with her broker, was told that she would need to... View More
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answered on Sep 2, 2024
I am unable to adequately evaluate this situation based on the facts provided, however the facts do suggest that the situation warrants further investigation. If you would like a no charge evaluation of your potential case please contact Nan Thompson at my office.
The recording shows one person in Arizona was not truthful. Can we use the recording against that person.
Thank You
answered on Mar 6, 2024
Both Texas and Arizona are one-party consent states. As long as you were a party to the conversation, you may use a recording that you made.
I was dumb on this and thought I was doing good. At 287 1 oz. silver coins for $21,000 puts the coin at $73.00 per 1 oz coins. What can I do?
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answered on Oct 6, 2023
In Texas, as in many states, deceptive trade practices can be actionable. If you believe that you were misled or deceived when making this purchase, you may have grounds to take legal action under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA). For personalized legal advice tailored to your unique... View More
Have a contract with group. Hired a lawyer previously, but because amount owed was below $150,000, they did not advise to pursue through court. How do I get my money?
answered on Jun 7, 2021
You should look at the contract you have with your investment group. Most firms include an arbitration provision in their contracts. If your firm is regulated by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), you likely will have to pursue any claims in a FINRA arbitration. I hope this... View More
I have my 401K and a 529 account with Charles Schwab. I opened a new acct on the 25th of Sept to attempt to trade. On the 6th they blocked my account for "fraudulent" reasons and the investigative team we supposed to call back within 48 hrs to discuss the matter. After several calls for... View More
answered on Oct 12, 2020
You need to put them on Notice in writing of your objection to the freeze, remind them you have open positions and your intention to sue them for any and all damages unless they take your orders and unfreeze the account or hire an attorney to do that immediately.
answered on May 1, 2020
That's terrible. I recommend that you find an attorney in Texas to help you. There is an organization called PIABA made up of lawyers who represent investors. Here is the website. https://piaba.org. You can search for a local lawyer on the website. Good luck.
I have bank account info and they were informed that it was fraud and still refuse to send money back
answered on Jul 19, 2019
Unfortunately, this very common problem is occurring at an ever-increasing rate in Texas--and in all other states. When wire transfer fraud like this happens--unless the bank is able to claw back the money from the fraudster's account-- you are out of luck. The only possibility available to... View More
A Company has recruited me as an Escrow Manager, but requires me to open a checking account to provide the Escrow Services.
The Company confirms that -
1) All payments will be in my name because according to the Escrow Service Agreements signed by our clients, they are paying me... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2017
I think you should be very careful as this sounds like a typical scam. Do not use your personal checking account.
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