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How “Affinity Fraud” Costs Investors Millions
Many securities scams can be classified as “affinity fraud.” As described by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, this refers to cases where the scammers “prey upon members of identifiable groups, such as religious or ethnic communities, the elderly, or professional groups.” The scammers exploit this group affinity to lure members into financing largely… Read More »
