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Neman Financial L.P.

Shervin Neman

ReportedApr 13, 2012
LocationLos Angeles, CA
Amount$7,500,000

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Company / entity
Neman Financial L.P.
Industry
Purported hedge fund (foreclosed homes, Facebook and pre-IPO shares)
How investors were recruited
Targeted members of the Persian-Jewish community in Los Angeles, exploiting their trust in him.
Pitch & red flags
Promised exorbitant returns; claimed investments in foreclosed homes for quick resale, private Facebook shares, and pre-IPO shares (Groupon, LinkedIn, Angie's List)

Source

SEC official

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