On top of that, the trustee is also seeking to recover some of their principal investment with Mr. Madoff, alleging they knew or should have known the business was fraudulent, this person said.
The FBI further suggests that if you know of fraudulent disaster relief claims submitted by a person or organization or fake charity, contact the National Center for Disaster Fraud at (866) 720-5721.
If a person converts another by the use of force or by inducement or by any other fraudulent means , they can be jailed for up to two years, fined, or both.