If I'm working with a stock broker (A) that introduced me to another broker (B) and I get ripped off by the new fraudulent broker I would have a conversation with broker A. (How do I get my money back) If broker A says Wow, sorry to hear and cuts off all ties with broker B, I might understand that broker A was not involved and proceed with caution on future transactions. If broker A says that's too bad but I'm still working with Broker B and I hope you get over it.
I would let Broker A and B know that I'm going public with the ripoff, unless either one would like to give my money back.
I will tell all my friends not to go to Broker A or B and might even put it in the newspaper.
Like it or not Broker A will feel the financial effects of staying with Broker B.
Giving back the money and firing Broker B would show integrity and trust would be returned by all parties involed and to future clientele.
Business might even get better after the news release that Broker A has done the right thing.
It is good business, if you have an assistant that screws up, you fix it and get rid of the assistant.
Good example of bad business. ..Bambi didn't care, she's out of business and we are still talking about Bambi.
