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Banks Law Office is investigating Precision Capital, a self-described “private investment partner.” Banks Law Office suspects Precision Capital may be selling securities to investors by using false statements. Precision Capital sells an investment contract called the “Oregon Fund” to investors without disclosing that the Oregon Fund has incurred massive losses since approximately 2020 (which was…

Banks Law Office, along with co-counsel, filed a proposed class action lawsuit regarding a Ponzi scheme perpetrated by Prestige Funds and Paramount Management Group. Prestige Funds raised money from investors purportedly to purchase ATM machines that would be managed and operated by Prestige’s affiliate, Paramount Management Group. Investors were promised handsome profits in exchange. Unfortunately,…

Understanding the Risks of Investing in KBS REIT III For years, non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs) like KBS REIT III have been marketed as attractive investment opportunities. With promises of steady income and access to high-quality commercial real estate, these vehicles have drawn significant interest from investors seeking diversification and reliable returns. However, many…

Banks Law Office is investigating Brighton Jones, a registered investment advisor based in Washington, for its asset-management fee practices. We believe that Brighton Jones charged its clients excessive asset-management fees by inflating the clients’ assets under management. In particular, when calculating the asset-management fees, Brighton Jones may have included in the “assets under management” assets…

A bank is likely liable to victims of a fraudulent scheme if an employee at the bank provided ordinary banking services (such as opening a bank account) when the employee knew that those services would be used to help a fraudulent scheme. This blog post discusses some cases alleging that banks are liable for aiding…

Understanding the Electronic Funds Transfer Act: Protecting Consumers from Unauthorized Transactions The rise of electronic banking and digital payments has transformed the way we manage our finances, offering convenience and speed. However, it has also brought challenges, including the risk of unauthorized transactions and errors. Enter the Electronic Funds Transfer Act (EFTA), a federal law…

Introduction Fraudulent investment schemes have wreaked havoc on countless lives, and one of the most egregious cases to surface recently involves Wealth Assistants. We previously announced that a Court ordered an asset freeze against Wealth Assistants. Wealth Assistants’ complex network of individuals and entities perpetrated a widespread scam, targeting over 600 victims and swindling over…