Is it legal for companies to take your money , that was meant as investment if they know from the beginning that you are gonna be screwed?

Answer 1

It depends on what you mean. If you invest in something hyper speculative and they let you know beforehand its highly speculative and it doesn't work out then (in theory) its legal. If the company misrepresents the risks and there is no chance of making a profit, such as a Ponzi scheme, then its fraud.

Answer 2

If it is a scam, of course not.  If it is a legitimate investment, then they would not know from the beginning that you are going to be screwed.

Answer 3

You are expected to understand what you are investing in before you lay out any money. All investment carries some risk of loss. Any reputable company will point this out to you. You are only 'gonna be screwed' if a disreputable person commits fraud.

Many people lose money in stocks, bonds, commodities, real estate, art, collectibles, you name it. Nobody 'took' your money - you GAVE your money. If what you bought loses you money when you sell it, many times, the company is acting as the middleman or broker and is paid a commission on the buy and on the sale. The money you lost disappeared, because that's what happens with investments that go down in value.

Answer 4

Yes it is very much so.

Answer 5

They DON'T know that.

Answer 6

Are we talking about business risk...or fraud?

Answer 7

You really are too stupid to post. So stop.

Answer 8

Yes, unless they are certified as a "fiduciary".

Answer 9

Taking someone's money without consent is theft (unless of course you're the government).

Companies are required to issue a prospectus to prospective investors.  It's up to the investor to evaluate the potential risks/rewards of any particular investment.

There is a difference between an investment legitimately going south and a company that defrauds investors.

You have zero information/details. 

Answer 10

No one here has any idea as to what you are talking about.