| 20.02.2026 Opalesque Exclusive: How to build a phony Investment Adviser out of thin air - and why it should alarm investors |
| Matthias Knab, Opalesque for New Managers: A recent SEC enforcement case reveals the mechanics of a sophisticated international fraud: fake advisory firms, fabricated regulatory filings, WhatsApp stock tips promising 300-500% returns, and $211 million in losses for retail investors. Source: SEC Litigation Release No. 26484, February 19, 2026 | DOJ Indictment, November 14, 2025 When t |