Ponzi Scheme Characteristics

Ponzi Scheme Characteristics

In the past I was fortunate enough to investigate many fraud schemes including a number of investment Ponzi schemes, including: clothing and apparel, foreign currency exchange, promissory notes, oil and gas royalty limited partnerships, and real estate limited...
Ponzi Schemes of Greed  Continue During the Corona Virus

Ponzi Schemes of Greed Continue During the Corona Virus

The following is a follow up to a June 2020 article issued by Sage Investigations, LLC, regarding Ponzi Schemes.  https://www.sageinvestigations.com/articles/why-do-we-continue-to-see-ponzi-schemes-in-the-news/ According to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s...
Beware of Caregivers

Beware of Caregivers

A study published in Public Policy & Aging Report (1) finds, “financial exploitation of older adults and diminished financial capacity results from age-related cognitive impairments—both pose major economic threats. “  The author continues, “The problem is...
Necessary Records and Testimony in Financial Cases

Necessary Records and Testimony in Financial Cases

Most financial investigations either civil or criminal involve tracing the movement of money. As it relates to civil allegations, matters may involve theft or embezzlement of company assets, assets hidden in a divorce case, diverting business profits to personal use,...
IRS Seized Bank Accounts for Alleged Structuring of Deposits

IRS Seized Bank Accounts for Alleged Structuring of Deposits

Every day brings a new story about the IRS seizing bank accounts of American citizens. From grocery stores to dairy farms, from construction companies to other small businesses; if cash comes in, so does the IRS. In days past the IRS Criminal Investigations (CI)...