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Questions prospective purchasers of
a viatical settlement should ask:

  • Have these securities been registered with the Division of Finance and Corporate Securities of the State of _______ for sale in _______(state)?
  • Do not believe any seller who tells you that viaticals are not subject to the securities law.

  • Is the salesperson a licensed broker/dealer? If not, is the salesperson exempt from licensing?
  • Who are these sellers and how long have they been in business?
  • Where is the business located?
  • Who are the principals in the business?
  • Have there ever been any complaints filed against the company or the principals with either state or federal securities regulators or lawsuits filed by other investors?
  • Is a prospectus about the investment available from the company before you invest? If not, why?
 


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