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Sebastian International Enterprises Inc.

Linda Ballou, Ronald Wackler, Bruce Harlan

ReportedMay 31, 2000
LocationRancho Mirage, CA
Amount$17,700,000

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Company / entity
Sebastian International Enterprises Inc.
Industry
High interest promissory notes
How investors were recruited
A network of insurance agents, financial advisers and registered broker-dealer representatives sold the notes.
Pitch & red flags
Sold as "high interest promissory notes"; allegedly misrepresented the notes' risk and safety, the company's ability to pay interest and principal, and a bond said to back the notes.

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Source

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