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Decentra securities fraud warning from Peru

Decentra has received a securities fraud warning from Peru’s Superintendencia de Banca. As per the SBS’ July 12th warning, Decentra does “not have authorization from the SBS to collect money from the public”.


OmegaPro securities fraud warning from Peru

OmegaPro has received a securities fraud warning from Peru’s Superintendencia de Banca. It is the second fraud warning issued by the SBS against the company.


Jonathan Sifuentes settles My Trader Coin securities fraud

On July 27th the Securities Division informed the Arizona Corporation Commission that Jonathan Sifuentes Saucedo has agreed to a proposed Order to Cease and Desist, Order for Restitution, Order for Administrative Penalties and Consent to Same. In doing so, Sifuentes will settle My Trader Coin securities fraud charges brought against him.


FTC denied Financial Education Services preliminary injunction

The FTC has been denied a preliminary injunction against Financial Education Services. The decision puts regulation of the suspected $467 million dollar pyramid scheme in jeopardy.


FTC’s Success by Health & NetForce cases merged, trial set

The FTC’s Success by Health and NetForce cases have been consolidated as per a July 26th order. A January 2023 trial date has also been scheduled.


Generation Zoe scammer arrested in Venezuela, more wanted

Authorities in Venezuela have arrested Generation Zoe promoter César Julio Gómez López. Following an investigation by the Scientific, Criminal and Criminalistic Investigation Service Corps (CICPC), Lopez has been charged with fraud related to “false investments”.


2nd Paraiba World securities fraud warning from Switzerland

Paraiba World has received a second securities fraud warning from Switzerland’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA). FINMA’s first Paraiba World fraud warning was issued in March and targeted Paraiba World Switzerland. FINMA’s second warning pertains to the associated shell company Unique Private Bank LTD.


MBI International’s Tedy Teow arrested (again) in Thailand

Tedy Teow, head of the MBI International Ponzi scheme, has been arrested in Thailand. Authorities allege Teow was caught laundering money from his online gambling business.


SA govt looking to steal recovered MTI Ponzi funds

South Africa attempting to regulate MLM Ponzi schemes through a broken liquidation system is one of the dumbest things I’ve ever had to report on. In the latest show of stunning incompetence, South Africa’s Revenue Service, the country’s tax regulator, is looking to steal the entire balance of recovered funds.


Young Living’s oils & CBD products classified as drugs by FDA

Young Living has received a warning from the FDA, advising its CBD products “are drugs … intended for use in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease.” The classification has been made following observation of marketing by Young Living and its distributors.