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I am dealing with potential forgery, fraud, and mismanagement of a Trust established for myself in which I am categorized under a ‘Special Needs Trust’ that does not reflect my circumstances. There's discrepancies; absence of my signature, false info, multiple drafts, fraud and complete... View More 
answered on Nov 15, 2024
Few lawyers want to take on a client who has already met with a number of lawyers, all of whom passed on the case. Lawyers would likely assume all of the attorneys who reviewed the case saw something they didn’t like, so why would my review of it be any different? Meeting with a lot of attorneys... View More
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
Around $20k lost, have records of all communication and transactions. Have contact info for numerous employees as well, job seemed like legitimate company but may have been spoofing the real one. Was reached out to by a recruiter from legitimate website like Indeed.
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answered on Jun 29, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. The first step you should take is to gather all your evidence, including communication records, transaction details, and the contact information of the employees you interacted with. This documentation will be crucial for any legal action or... View More
I'm a new user of one of the ETH platforms. Last night, I traded dynamic market of ETH/USDT for 3 times. And I got back some profit from that. In the next day, I got a warning box "your account has been frozen due to suspected illegal transactions". When I contacted to customer... View More
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answered on May 27, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Unfortunately, it sounds like you may have fallen victim to a scam. A few red flags stand out:
1. Legitimate trading platforms would not typically freeze your account and funds over "suspected illegal transactions" without providing... View More
Calls me and says the check was no good ,Even though the check cashing company called the issuer of the check and verified that the check is good and go ahead and cash the check! Apparently the issuer of the check received a banking notice to direct deposit the funds electronically to my bank,... View More
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answered on May 10, 2024
Based on the details you've provided, it seems you are caught in a difficult situation due to the actions of the check issuer and complications with your bank. Here are a few steps I would recommend taking:
1. Document everything - Make sure you have records of all communications with... View More
Today our portfolio is valued at 75,000. We are retired and this has greatly impacted our retirement. I can’t believe a planner would loose this staggering amount for a couple in retirement. I know there were risks but that is why we trusted a planner. Our record keeping has not... View More
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answered on May 3, 2024
Stock trading is a risky business. That being said, financial planners typically are licensed and are subject to liability under a negligence standard. So if the financial planner was grossly negligent such as investing all your money into a single high-risk stock without telling you then they... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2024
To stay updated on the USA vs Hewko case (2:19-cv-09736-FLA-AFM), you have a few options:
1. PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records): As one of the investors in the case, you can register for a PACER account at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/. This will allow you to access case... View More
I have an webull account and I was wondering if my 16 year old son could make stock trades on my account if I give him permission, I live in California and I was wondering if this was legal? This is my own money, I’m on a cash account.
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answered on Apr 4, 2024
In the United States, there are legal restrictions on minors (those under 18 years old) engaging in financial transactions, including stock trading. Here are some key points regarding your situation:
1. Brokerage accounts are typically opened and maintained under the name of an adult... View More
he picked an attorney for the senior to remove the CEO of the family business, make libel and slanderous statements that cost him his 20 year marriage, and they steal his interest in the company costing him millions. The advisor gets investigated by FINRA and loses his license. but with attorneys... View More
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answered on Jan 31, 2024
James is right, but with one caveat. Every FINRA firm requires investors to sign arbitration agreements agreeing to have FINRA arbitrators decide the case. FINRA arbitration is a tricky place so make sure any attorney you talk to knows the forum.
he picked an attorney for the senior to remove the CEO of the family business, make libel and slanderous statements that cost him his 20 year marriage, and they steal his interest in the company costing him millions. The advisor gets investigated by FINRA and loses his license. but with attorneys... View More
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answered on Jan 31, 2024
Under California law, the CEO may have several legal avenues to pursue against the financial advisor and the firm. Given the complexity of the situation, including financial abuse, libel, slander, and potential interference with business relations, multiple causes of action could be considered.... View More
Complex the have combined law suit that the judge did not approve because it addresses the same property
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answered on Dec 16, 2023
In California, if you're dealing with a situation where a suspended broker and a private lender have slandered the title and retaliated, there are several legal forms and actions you might consider. Firstly, for addressing slander of title, filing a civil lawsuit for defamation might be... View More
I will not handle anyone else's money for them.
I will provide only the stock tips, and advisement on how best to limit risk, and set goals.
Anyone taking my advice makes their own decisions.
Do I need a license to do this?
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answered on Dec 15, 2023
Providing stock tips and investment advice through a subscription service, even without directly handling others' money, often falls under the regulatory oversight of both federal and state securities laws. In New York, as well as under federal law, individuals or entities providing investment... View More
I am trying to resolve the matter through customer service of the company but not making progress. The company has offices in Arizona too. I paid fees in 4 digit dollar amount with credit card.
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answered on Nov 14, 2024
Your best immediate action is to dispute these charges with your credit card company since you paid using a credit card - this protection is one of the key benefits of using credit cards for purchases.
For future recovery efforts, you have multiple paths available: You can file complaints... View More
x was part of a Task Force to gather the Banks and Market Makers/Brokerages to pay shareholders back for phantom share and fails to deliver of the stock over a 3 year period. The DOJ Nevada has left our Case Open for 20 Years, we Bonifde 20,000 plus shareholders have not received any payment from... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2024
Start by contacting the Nevada Department of Justice to find out if the investigation is still active..
I started working for a company about 3 weeks ago it started off as $100 a day. Then it slowly started increasing to $500, 5000 80000 and the last amount I wired was yesterday for $17000
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answered on Sep 5, 2024
It's important that you take immediate steps to protect yourself and your finances. If you believe you have been a victim of fraud, consider contacting your bank or financial institution to report the unauthorized transactions and see if any of the funds can be recovered. They can also advise... 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.
Is there any oversight on attorneys who file false cases purely for financial gain? I recently learned about an attorney who has filed numerous wrongful foreclosure cases in two counties within months after a trustee sale.
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answered on Aug 26, 2024
Yes, there is oversight for attorneys who file false cases purely for financial gain. In California, the State Bar of California regulates attorney conduct and can investigate complaints related to unethical behavior, including filing frivolous lawsuits. Attorneys who engage in unethical practices... View More
Where I can pursue my remedy since its online fraud. One manager from online trading company told me that he will keep watch on trade and immediately call me for closing any position and told me not to close or open any other position and since then he was not calling me or replying to me on... View More
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answered on Jul 30, 2024
It's distressing to experience online fraud, especially with international trading. Firstly, gather all evidence related to the fraudulent activity, including communications and transaction records. Report the fraud to your local cybercrime authorities in India and also lodge a complaint with... View More
I suffered losses due to fraud/misleading related to Terraform labs (UST terra Stable coin)
In the case action there are 2 forms :
1. General proof of claim
2. crypto loss proof of claim
creditor classes: crypto loss claims (class 5) & general unsecured claims (class4). Thank You
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answered on Jul 27, 2024
You can file a general proof of claim form in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case if you have suffered losses due to fraud or misleading actions related to Terraform Labs and the UST Terra stable coin. This form allows you to state the amount of your claim and the nature of your loss. Filing this form is... View More
My neighbors who I thought were my friends stole my identity. I have proof of the accounts they opened and how they accessd my accounts was by hacking my email accounts and phone accounts since she helped me set up a fire stick she either connect me to her wifi or she connected to my wifi and she... View More
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
In California, you have the right to take legal action against your neighbor for identity theft and fraud. You can file a civil lawsuit to seek compensation for the financial losses and emotional distress caused by her actions. To strengthen your case, gather all the evidence you have, including... View More
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