Theft occurs when a broker takes money from clients' personal accounts for the broker's personal use without knowledge of the client. While the securities industry is highly regulated, by both the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), theft and fraud still occur. Many types of fraud and theft have been reported by the NASD. These may include, but are not limited to, transactions in discretionary accounts in excess of that approved by a client, unauthorized transactions or unauthorized borrowing or use of a client's assets.
Internet Investment Fraud Continues to Rise
In late 2005, the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an investor alert about the rise of Internet investment scams. The SEC created the Office of Internet Enforcement specifically designed to fight Internet theft/fraud, including investment schemes. Many of these offer investors what appears to be unbiased information free of charge about featured companies or the site may recommend "stock picks of the month." Some companies pay people to write online financial newsletters to "tout" or recommend their stocks.
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Public Warned - Many Types of Online Investment Scams
In late 2005, the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an Investor Alert about Internet investment scams. These types of securities thefts or fraud continue to climb and new scams or schemes surface frequently. The specific schemes generally fall into one of the following categories: "Pump and Dump" Scams This is where e-mail messages are sent urging people to quickly buy a stock, based on a future company or economic development.
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