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Maximum Return Investments Inc

Clelia A. Flores

ReportedApr 13, 2009
LocationEl Segundo, CA
Amount$23,000,000

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Company / entity
Maximum Return Investments Inc
Industry
Purported high-yield programs (bank trading, oil and gold exploration, real estate)
How investors were recruited
Word-of-mouth referrals in the Hispanic-American community; 10% commissions to referral partners; testimonials; hotel conferences; Spanish and English materials.
Pitch & red flags
Promised returns of up to 25% within 30 to 45 days; marketed as risk-free (SEC: "falsely promising high returns and no risk").

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Source

SEC official

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