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Ty Murphy: On the Lookout for Scam Family Offices

The article – On the Lookout for “Scam Family Offices”, is written by Ty Murphy, founder of (FOM) Family Office Magazine & Events.  Ty Murphy also founded Art & Museum Magazine and is an Art Advisor specialising in Due Diligence in Art Transactions.  Read: The Original Article | Visit Family Office Magazine & Events

 

Fraudulent organizations pose as legitimate family offices

Ty Murphy – Scam family offices are a growing concern in the financial world, as they exploit the trust and wealth of wealthy families and individuals. These fraudulent organizations pose as legitimate family offices, offering investment advice and management services, but in reality, they are often run by unscrupulous individuals looking to steal the assets of their clients. 



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“ Fraudulent Organizations pose as legitimate family offices,  as they exploit the trust and wealth of wealthy families and individuals “

 

Rise of scam family offices

Scam Family Offices

The rise of scam family offices can be attributed to the increasing number of wealthy individuals and families seeking professional management of their assets. Unfortunately, the lack of regulation in the family office industry makes it easier for scammers to set up fake operations and target unsuspecting clients. These scam family offices often use high-pressure sales tactics, such as promising guaranteed returns or using insider information to generate returns, to convince their clients to invest their assets with them. 

 

The nature of family offices makes it difficult for clients to detect fraud

Victims of scam family offices often suffer significant financial losses, as their assets are misused or stolen by the fraudulent organization. Additionally, the nature of family offices makes it difficult for clients to detect fraud, as these organizations often have close relationships with their clients, and the investment strategies they use can be complex and difficult to understand. 

 

Important for individuals and families to do their due diligence

To protect themselves from scam family offices, it is important for individuals and families to do their due diligence when selecting a family office. This includes thoroughly researching the organization and its management team, seeking independent third-party verification of their track record and investment strategies, and obtaining references from previous clients. It is also important to avoid family offices that promise guaranteed returns or use high-pressure sales tactics, as these are often signs of fraud. 

Another way to reduce the risk of falling victim to a scam family office is to seek out a regulated financial advisor or wealth manager who has a proven track record and is subject to strict regulatory oversight. These professionals are trained to provide investment advice and manage assets in accordance with industry standards, and they are subject to regulations that protect clients from fraud and abuse. 

Scam family offices pose a significant threat to wealthy individuals and families, and it is important to be cautious and informed when selecting a family office to manage assets. By doing their due diligence, seeking the help of regulated financial advisors, and avoiding high-pressure sales tactics, individuals and families can protect themselves from these fraudulent organizations and secure their financial future. 

By Ty Murphy, Family Office Magazine

 

Ty Murphy is the founder of (FOM) Family Office Magazine & Events. FOM is a premium quality “Family Office” magazine that caters to an ultra-wealthy audience of Family Office Members and Principals who make up the wealthiest and most influential sector in the world. He also founded Art & Museum Magazine, which is a supplement to Family Office Magazine. It has articles and contributions from many of the worlds leading art experts and professionals who write on a broad range of topics.  Ty is an Art Advisor specialising in Due Diligence in Art Transactions.




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