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SEC charges trio in alleged $47 million affinity fraud

The SEC filed charges against three New Jersey residents it says ran a $47 million fraud that targeted Orthodox Jewish investors. It is a brutal reminder that affinity scams remain one of the ugliest ways financial predators exploit trust.

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First recorded Aug 27, 2026·Meaningfully updated Aug 27, 2026

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SEC charges trio in alleged $47 million affinity fraud

The SEC filed charges against three New Jersey residents it says ran a $47 million fraud that targeted Orthodox Jewish investors. It is a brutal reminder that affinity scams remain one of the ugliest ways financial predators exploit trust.

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