SEC Charges Six in $300 Million Ponzi Scheme Related to Gold Mining

By: DFree | June 10, 2010 | Investor Information

Today the SEC charged six (four Canadians and two Florida men) with an alleged $300 million ponzi scheme.

Once again, the scam artists used a familiar tool to bring in investors…..yes, the free seminar. This seems to be one of the tricks of the trade for establishing ponzi schemes. Potential investors where promised 18% to 36% returns and all of the money was collateralized with gold.

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