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SEC Alleges Georgia-Based First Liberty Building & Loan Operated Ponzi Scheme

July 11, 2025
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SEC Charges 17 in Alleged Ponzi Scheme Involving CryptoFX
Cryptocurrency // March 14, 2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged 17 individuals connected with Houston-based CryptoFX, alleging that they were involved in a Ponzi scheme. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Report: Regulators Issue Formal Orders to Wells Fargo to Enhance Monitoring
Bank Regulation // November 16, 2023

Wells Fargo is reportedly grappling with regulatory obligations to enhance its monitoring of financial crime. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

SEC Charges Podcaster Matthew Motil in Alleged Ponzi Scheme
Security & Fraud // September 25, 2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken legal action against Matthew Motil, the host of “The Cash Flow King” podcast, for allegedly defrauding investors in an $11 million Ponzi scheme. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

FBI Charges Investment Manager in $10M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
Security & Fraud // November 20, 2022

Federal authorities have charged an Ohio man with taking part in a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme that raised at least $10 million from investors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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SEC Alleges Georgia-Based First Liberty Building & Loan Operated Ponzi Scheme

July 11, 2025
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said Friday (July 11) that it filed charges against Newnan, Georgia-based First Liberty Building & Loan and its founder and owner, Edwin Brant Frost IV, alleging that they operated a Ponzi scheme. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to […]

SEC Charges 17 in Alleged Ponzi Scheme Involving CryptoFX

March 14, 2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged 17 individuals connected with Houston-based CryptoFX, alleging that they were involved in a Ponzi scheme. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Report: Regulators Issue Formal Orders to Wells Fargo to Enhance Monitoring

November 16, 2023
Wells Fargo is reportedly grappling with regulatory obligations to enhance its monitoring of financial crime. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

SEC Charges Podcaster Matthew Motil in Alleged Ponzi Scheme

September 25, 2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken legal action against Matthew Motil, the host of “The Cash Flow King” podcast, for allegedly defrauding investors in an $11 million Ponzi scheme. Get...