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The Investment Fund Based on Deceit

The Investment Fund Based on Deceit

By Amber Pavucsko, Staff Writer As other funds were suffering the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Infinity Q’s funds were outperforming its competitors.[1] James Velissaris, the former Chief Investment Officer and founder of Infinity Q, was charged with fraud last month by U.S. authorities for inflating assets held in funds by […]

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Cryptocurrency and Taxation

Cryptocurrency and Taxation

By Emma Betz, Staff Writer As much in our world has evolved, there is a strong demand for virtual developments. Recently, there has been a growing medium of exchange – cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency, otherwise known as digital or virtual currency, is a medium of exchange not technically considered regular money.[1] Dissimilar to […]

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Felicity Huffman Sentenced to Two Weeks in Prison Following College Admissions Cheating Scandal: How it Could Affect Lori Loughlin’s Case

  By Emma Hurst, Staff Writer Actress Felicity Huffman was sentenced to 14 days in a federal prison for her involvement in the college admissions cheating scandal.[1] In March 2019, 50 people were charged by federal prosecutors in a conspiracy to alter their children’s college entrance exams, paying more than […]

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Battling the Storm: How to Protect Yourself from Disaster Relief Fraud

Battling the Storm: How to Protect Yourself from Disaster Relief Fraud By Julie Williams, Staff Writer   With the oncoming warmer temperatures comes the possibility for severe weather—tornadoes, hurricanes, droughts, etc. When disasters such as these hit, our nation comes together to help the victims. Unfortunately, though, criminals lurk in […]

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