Multi-Million Dollar Investment Fraud Scheme
Why would 300 people invest $9.5 million over a five-year period in a company that sells water that is similar in color to oil? EarthWater, a Dallas (Addison) based operation had a great name, good
Oil and Gas Fraud Lawyer Blog
The Oil and Gas Fraud Lawyer Blog, published by Mark A. Alexander, P.C., focuses on legal issues related to investment fraud within the oil and gas sector and other commercial investment schemes. The blog covers topics such as Ponzi schemes, commodity pool fund fraud, real estate investment fraud, and strategies for recovering stolen investments. It discusses legal approaches to asset recovery, fraudulent transfer claims, third-party liability, and the importance of timely legal action in fraud cases. The blog also addresses the practical realities of commercial litigation involving business fraud, misrepresentation, and complex financial disputes, providing insights into protecting investors and pursuing recovery through litigation.
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Oil & Gas Investment Fraud from Kansas to Texas
Five Months, Twelve Investors and $3.6 Million
Separating the good oil and gas investment opportunities from the bad has never been more difficult. The scams look more realistic than ever and the schemes are endless. Recently Phillip Hudnall and Todd…
Oil & Gas Investment Fraud from Kansas to Texas
Five Months, Twelve Investors and $3.6 Million
Separating the good oil and gas investment opportunities from the bad has never been more difficult. The scams look more realistic than ever and the schemes are endless. Recently Phillip Hudnall and Todd…
Money Doc Sent to Slammer for Investment Fraud
Good News! Justice Has Been Served.
Last year we wrote about radio’s “Money Doc” Gallagher swindling $30 million from elderly investors. Alexander Blog Post 2019. One year later, Gallaher reached a plea deal with Dallas prosecutors for a 25-year…
Over 60? Beware Investment Fraud from Financial Planners & Pastors
Covid19 isn’t the only problem seniors face. Investment fraud targeting our aging population has become so common, that the Justice Department launched its largest elder fraud sweep campaign last year. Who was on the list of bad guys? A spiritual…
Investors Pay Criminals Again and Again
Football Stars, R&B Legends & Investment Scammers
Galveston, Texas has been home to explorer, Jean Lafitte, football star Dez Bryant, R&B legend, Barry White and convicted oil and gas fraudster, Daniel Christopher Walsh. Haven’t heard of Mr. Walsh? Heads up—just another criminal masquerading as an oil and…
Texas Oil and Gas Scammer, Jailed at 78
Sitting in prison at 80 years of age, James VanBlaricum spent his life scamming oil and gas investors. In 1975 the SEC sued VanBlaricum and his company, Kimberly Oil and Gas, for fraud. VanBlaricum settled, and was enjoined from the…
Man Accused of Swindling Oil Investors Pleads Guilty
Oil and Gas Investments—There’s no Such Thing as a Guarantee
Guaranteed investment returns of 227% to 363% over six years. Sounds too good to be true, right? Not so fast. What if the oil and gas investment includes a guaranteed monthly stream of income for six years regardless of oil…

