HELENA, Mont. — In recognition of International Fraud Awareness Week, Securities Commissioner Matt Rosendale is raising investor awareness of the risks associated with investments in promissory notes. A promissory note …
CSI Secures Settlement with FSC Securities Corporation
HELENA, Mont. – Securities Commissioner Matt Rosendale announced today that his office has reached a settlement totaling about $5.7 million with FSC Securities Corporation to resolve the alleged illegal activities of …
Rosendale Reminds Investors to Approach Cryptocurrencies with Caution
HELENA, Mont. – With cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin continuing to attract headlines, Securities Commissioner Matt Rosendale today reminded Montana investors to be cautious about investments involving cryptocurrencies. “Investors should go beyond the …
Rosendale Warns Montanans About “Friendsgiving Network” Pyramid Scheme
HELENA, Mont. – Securities Commissioner Matt Rosendale is warning Montanans to watch out for a pyramid scheme making the rounds on Facebook and Facebook Messenger. The scheme is being called the …
Holiday season reminds us to look out for one another
By: Matt Rosendale As Christmas comes around the corner, we are reminded that Montana really is just a small town with very long streets. Our Montana way of life, neighbors …
Richard Brandt Convicted on Six Counts of Fraud and Exploitation
HELENA, MT – Richard Brandt of Miles City was convicted on six counts of elder exploitation, operating a Ponzi scheme, theft by embezzlement, and securities fraud yesterday in the Montana …
Lindeen Announces Restitution for Montana Fraud Victims
On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, total payout from Montana Securities Restitution Fund exceeds $1 million HELENA — Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Monica J. Lindeen on Wednesday announced …
Too good to be true? Lindeen warns of Ponzi schemes
March 3 is the birthday of Charles Ponzi, the pioneer of the con that defrauded investors out of millions of dollars in the 1920s. Ponzi Schemes continue to resurface around the world and in Montana.