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Peter Moreno
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Peter Moreno

From the concrete jungle of Wall Street as an Investment Adviser to the narco-infested jungles of Colombia, as a U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel. His first hand knowledge of both finance and crime present a unique perspective on the topic of financial crimes. Although he may not be the "most interesting man alive," his friends assure him he's in the top 10. He delivers provocative written insights on controversial topics, sips single malt scotch with a smile, and fancies a good cigar.

Financial Investigations June 1, 2018

Mischievous Debt Collectors Settle FTC Charges for Deceiving Consumers with Fake Debt Collection

Debt Collection Gone Wild A North Carolina debt collection operation, Lombardo, Daniels & Moss, and its principals, Dion Barron and…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations May 29, 2018

Securities Fraud and Non-Existing Contracts In Foreign Countries

CEO Stung For Securities Fraud The chief executive officer of RVPlus Inc., a publicly traded microcap company, receives a conviction…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations May 29, 2018

Registered Investment Adviser and $131 Million Market Manipulation Scheme

Market Manipulation of Epic Proportion Louis Petrossi, a former investment adviser, sells naïve investors worthless stock through a complex market…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations May 26, 2018

$7 Million Car Dealership Scam Gives New Meaning to “Used Car Salesman”

International Advance-Fee Scam An Indiana man is arrested in connection with allegations of laundering the proceeds of an international advance-fee…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations May 26, 2018

U.S. Department of Justice Maintains a Keen Eye on Cryptocurrency Price Manipulation

Cryptocurrency Price Manipulation Adding to the already controversial digital assets, purveyors and traders of cryptocurrencies find themselves in the spotlight.…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations May 25, 2018

FTC Stops Deceptive Robocalls Targeting Small Business Owners

Fraudulent Deceptive Robocalls The Federal Trade Commission charges a Florida-based operation for deceptive robocalls targeting small business owners. First, the…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations May 25, 2018

Investment Adviser Rips Off Millions Of Dollars From Clients

Investment Adviser Fraud A former broker and investment adviser steals more than $2.1 million from two clients in order to pay…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations May 25, 2018

Securities Attorney Plus Market Manipulation Scheme Equals Go To Jail

Securities Attorney and Market Manipulation A California securities attorney finds himself in hot water over his role in schemes to…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations May 24, 2018

Eighteen Fraudsters Headed To Prison In Bank Card Scheme

Epic Bank Card Scheme Tirrell Perry Thomas, the Michigan leader of a scheme to defraud Bank of America, receives an…

By Peter Moreno

Financial Investigations May 24, 2018

Mobile Phone Industry Manager and Multimillion-Dollar Consumer Fraud Scheme

Mobile Phone Industry Fraud The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announces that Christopher Goff receives a…

By Peter Moreno

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