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SEC Whistleblower Reward to Internal Auditor

04/15/2020
Hilder & Associates, P.C
Firm News

The SEC announced a whistleblower reward to an internal auditor in the amount of $450,000. The auditor who had compliance related duties received the award after reporting concerns internally within the company and followed up with the SEC 120…

What Types of Financial Fraud Will Increase During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

04/14/2020
Hilder & Associates, P.C
Fraud, White Collar Crimes

The Texas Securities Board (TSB) has issued an investor alert and guidance to protect the public from white-collar criminals and fraudsters from exploiting the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic for financial gain. Fraudsters will use recent events to lure investors into…

Texas State Securities Board Order Shuts Down Cryptocurrency Mining Company’s Fraudulent COVID-19 Charity Sales Pitch

04/13/2020
Hilder & Associates, P.C
SEC, White Collar Crimes

The Texas State Securities Board (TSSB) filed an Emergency Cease and Desist Order against Ultra BTC Mining and Laura Branch on April 8, 2020, alleging the cryptocurrency mining company promised to double investors’ money in one year while also…

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