by Brian Mahany It’s only human to hang on to the hope that criminals will redeem themselves and pay restitution. While it’s okay to hope and pray for the best, waiting on cops and courts to collect restitution from criminals is not a good recovery strategy. In many instances, purchasing a lottery ticket my have […]
Mike Tyson Sues Investment Advisor – Celebrity Fraud Post
by Brian Mahany We have seen this headline far too many times, former star athlete or musician accuses agent or stockbroker of fraud. Although fraud occurs daily in our life, it makes headlines when a celebrity is the victim. Unfortunately, because of their celebrity status, many athletes, actors and musicians find themselves the target of […]
Alleged Fraudster’s Wife Living the High Life? – Third Party Recovery
[Post updated] Within a couple weeks of the breaking news about the collapse of Bernie Madoff’s financial empire, people started questioning the possible involvement of Bernie’s wife, Ruth Madoff. Feds say her posh New York City apartment and elegant lifestyle was all financed through Bernie’s crimes. Ruth cooperated with the feds and the receiver and […]