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Read More Investment & Securities Complaints The Securities Enforcement Branch of the Business Registration Division has as its mission, the enforcement of the securities laws of the State of Hawaii. These laws provide for a very broad definition of securities. Most people think of securities as being only stocks and bonds, but Hawaii Laws define securities as including a variety ...
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Read More Other Investment Frauds Thinking of investing in the commodities and futures markets? The biggest single risk—that of doing business with a dishonest salesperson or firm—can be avoided at the outset with a little healthy curiosity on your part. Here are a few tips to help you avoid those pitfalls. Find out if the firm you are considering ...
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Read More Pyramid Schemes Multi-level sales programs, also known as pyramids, are marketing techniques used to sell a variety of products-from plastic containers, cosmetics, and household cleaning products to credit cards and even real estate. While many multi-level programs today are legal, there are some that are illegal and deceptive. If you’re thinking about joining a multi-level sales ...
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Read More Ponzi Schemes In the basic ponzi scheme a promoter promises to pay investors huge interest profits on their investments in a short period of time. The promoter can do this in the early stages of the scam by using the money from new investors to pay off profits promised to earlier investors. As the scam grows ...
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Read More Investment Fraud You should consider the following factors when looking into investments. Always check to see if the investment you want to purchase is registered and if the company or salesperson selling it are licensed. You can call the Securities Compliance Branch of the Business Registration Division at the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to ...
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