Invester Fraud News
Dishonest annuity agents will stop at nothing to sell you their products. They will put you through high-pressure sales meetings, tempt you with signing bonuses and push you into today-only offers. They’ll use the simplest of terms to describe difficult-to-understand annuity contracts so you don’t know what you’re really getting into. And, if you ask
Read MoreInvestor Fraud FAQ
If you’re an investor who’s been harmed, lost part of your retirement savings or lost your financial independence because of fraud or negligence, you need answers to questions. Frequently Asked Stock Fraud Questions Q: I’m a stock fraud victim. What do I do now? A: If you lost money due to stock fraud or broker
Read MoreStock Fraud Prevention
There are some excellent things that investors can do for stock fraud prevention and to help clean up Wall Street. Investor Fraud Prevention Tips Look up the background of your stockbroker on the FINRA BrokerCheck System: The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) offers an extremely valuable service for looking up the background of your stockbroker and brokerage
Read MoreInvestment Types
Some investment types are more problematic than others when it comes to investor fraud. That’s not because they’re fraudulent by themselves – some investors may even benefit from these securities. The problem is, certain ‘specialty’ investments pay the brokers who sell them very high commissions, making them exceedingly attractive to fraudsters looking to make a
Read MoreBroker Negligence
Investor fraud and broker negligence happen when a stockbroker or brokerage firm purposefully defrauds you or accidentally neglects to give your investment accounts the diligence and service required by law. American consumers trust Wall Street brokerage firms to safeguard billions of dollars of personal assets. In most circumstances, investors receive the best professional services available,
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American Stock Exchange (AMEX) This Manhattan-based stock exchange is the second-largest in the country. Bear Market When stock market forces fall — and everyone in the market is losing money — it’s called a bear market. During a bear market, a lot of investors discover that their stockbrokers over-exposed their portfolios to risk. In these
Read MoreFood Poisoning FDA Safety Updates
. Salmonella Outbreak Shows Problems in Poultry Industry Half a decade after U.S. representatives wrote to the USDA about the agency’s unacceptable response to a previous salmonella outbreak traced to chicken, this current outbreak shows that nothing has changed. Just this month, federal health officials announced that antibiotic-resistant salmonella infected 92 people. Deadly Salmonella Kosher
Read MoreFood Poisoning Litigation
It is important to file claims against manufacturers when they knowingly harm others by continuing negligent practices. Food poisoning lawsuits play an important role of keeping food systems safe. These lawsuits hold negligent corporations accountable. Plus, it shows lawmakers that food safety is imperative. When people are injured from outbreaks caused by bacteria or viruses,
Read MoreFood Poisoning Outbreaks
Every year, thousands of people in the United States contract food poisoning. Most people recover relatively quickly and easily, but in some cases, serious long term medical problems, significant lost time from work, and even fatalities occur. Food poisoning, also called foodborne illness, is caused by eating or drinking contaminated food or drink. A variety of
Read MoreFood Poisoning Causes
Each year, millions of people in the United States get sick from contaminated food. Symptoms of food poisoning include upset stomach, abdominal cramps, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and dehydration. Also, symptoms may range from mild to severe. Cryptosporidium Cyclospora E. Coli Hepatitis A Listeria Norovirus Salmonella Shigella
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