What Is a Ponzi Scheme? Ponzi schemes typically lure in investors by promising high returns with little to no risk. Because initial investors often see high returns at first, early Ponzi schemes often ...

Financial advisor Todd Burkhalter pleaded guilty to running Georgia’s largest Ponzi scheme, defrauding 2,000 investors of $380M. Learn the red flags and how to protect yourself.

(Original Caption) Charles Ponzi, the "financial wizard" of Boston who succeeded in amassing a fortune through his endless chain of sales of Foreign Exchange following the World War, later went to ...

Promoters and operators of prohibited investment schemes now face stricter penalties under the new Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025. The law stipulates that individuals found guilty of ...

In a decisive move to stem the tide of fraudulent investment schemes and protect Nigerian investors, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced plans to collaborate with the National ...