A villain's vocabulary

Article Abstract:

One way of detecting investment scams is to pay close attention to the fraudster's vocabulary. While new fake investment schemes crop up all the time using different terminology, many of them can be distinguished from legitimate investment instruments because they have the same basic characteristics. For instance, the name of the instrument can be an obvious giveaway, particularly if it includes the words 'Prime Bank.' The Federal Regulators has already warned financial institutions to stay away from 'questionable instruments' with such names as 'Prime Bank Guarantees,' 'Prime Bank Notes,' 'Prime Bank Letters of Credit,' 'Prime Insurance Guarantees' or 'Prime Work Bank Debentures.' Another feature that could indicate fraud is referral to International Chamber of Commerce approval, such as 'ICC SLC' or 'ICC 3034.' Perhaps the most important giveaway of a scam is the unbelievably high return promised on the investment.

Crimes against, Terminology, Investors, Swindlers and swindling, Swindlers, Swindling, Commercial crimes

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Will property values plummet as leases are signed? Inducements offered to prospective tenants can undermine all the assumptions behind property values

Article Abstract:

The depressed property market is compelling property owners to use incentives to attract prospective tenants. Some of the most common inducements offered to tenants are a lengthy period free of rent or service charge, a ceiling on the service charge for a certain period, a ceiling on rent at the first review date, tenant-only break clauses, and contributions towards fitting out. These inducements may generate more business for property owners, but they can also drive down the value of properties. Real estate appraisers may have to adjust their valuation of a property to take into account these financial incentives, which may need to be subtracted. Financial incentives are often not made known to appraisers and to the market to preserve market confidence. This implies that market information may not always be accurate.

Real estate industry, Valuation

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