A Court Appointed California District Court Regulatory Receiver Is Here to Help
From consumer and investment fraud schemes to cryptocurrency and commodities violations, FedReceiver, Inc. serves as a federal equity receiver in matters filed across California’s U.S. District Courts. Our firm has been appointed in high-profile cases initiated by agencies such as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
Here’s how a California District Court Regulatory Receiver can help you:
Regulatory agencies often seek the appointment of a receiver when individuals or entities are accused of violating federal securities, commodities, or consumer-protection laws. In these situations, a California District Court Regulatory Receiver acts as a neutral fiduciary—locating and preserving assets, analyzing financial activity, investigating misconduct, and distributing recovered funds under court supervision.
These actions can involve violations of the anti-fraud, registration, or reporting provisions of the federal securities laws, illegal solicitation of investments, or deceptive marketing and telemarketing practices. Receivers are also appointed to handle cases involving digital currency schemes, unregistered commodity pools, and unlicensed investment operators who misuse investor funds. Through transparent reporting and strict court compliance, FedReceiver, Inc. ensures accountability and asset recovery for affected investors and consumers.
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Ponzi-Like Schemes
A Ponzi-like scheme uses funds from new investors to pay returns promised to earlier ones, creating the illusion of profitability. Over time, the structure collapses as investor obligations exceed new inflows. A court-appointed regulatory receiver steps in to trace funds, recover assets, and return capital to defrauded investors.
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Digital Asset Investment Schemes
Fraudulent digital-asset investment programs often solicit funds for cryptocurrency or blockchain ventures under the pretense of high-yield returns. Many involve unregistered offerings or fictitious projects. According to the FTC, crypto-related scams have defrauded tens of thousands of consumers since 2021. A receiver investigates wallets, exchange accounts, and fund flows to restore value to victims.
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Precious Metal Scams
In precious-metal fraud, individuals or companies misrepresent the purchase, storage, or resale value of gold, silver, or other commodities. Investors are persuaded to buy at inflated prices or for nonexistent assets. Receivers analyze transactional records and secure recoverable property on behalf of the court.
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Fee Scams
In these schemes, fraudsters charge withdrawal or “processing” fees once investors request payouts, disguising the losses with fabricated taxes or commissions. A receiver can unwind such operations, identify the responsible entities, and return available proceeds.
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Cryptocurrency
Many crypto frauds begin with online advertisements or direct messages promising rapid returns. Once victims “invest,” the funds are transferred to undisclosed wallets or used to pay previous investors. A court-appointed receiver provides neutral oversight, secures digital evidence, and manages asset recovery across multiple jurisdictions.
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Real Estate and Investment Scams
These schemes lure participants with “guaranteed income” or “proven systems” for investing in real estate or financial products. Victims pay significant fees for education or access, only to discover that the promised returns are fabricated. A federal receiver reconstructs the entity’s finances, returns assets, and works closely with regulators to close the operation.
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Investment Coaching Scams
In investment-coaching frauds, individuals or companies charge for training programs that claim to teach profitable investment strategies. Victims are convinced to pay large sums for methods that have no legitimate backing or performance history.
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Unregistered Soliciting Entities
According to the SEC, these are organizations that falsely claim to be licensed or based in the United States to appear legitimate. Receivers identify such entities, gather documentation, and assist the court in halting further solicitations.
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Affinity Fraud
Affinity fraud targets members of identifiable communities—religious, cultural, or professional groups—using social trust to encourage participation. Perpetrators often pose as group members or enlist respected figures to promote the scam. A receiver helps recover funds and protect additional victims within the community.
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Promissory Notes
In this form of fraud, investors are sold “notes” with guaranteed high returns and minimal risk. These instruments are frequently unregistered and unsecured. A regulatory receiver can trace capital flow and coordinate with authorities to unwind the scheme.
When is a California District Court Regulatory Receiver needed?
A federal equity receiver appointed in connection with an action filed by a regulatory agency typically deals with allegations of fraud. This may involve cryptocurrency, investment schemes, services and/or pyramid schemes.
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Locations Served
With cases involving assets throughout the country and internationally, FedReceiver, Inc. provides nation-wide receivership services including international asset recovery.
Alameda, Butte, San Francisco, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Fresno, Humboldt, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Los Angeles, Marin, Orange County, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernadino, San Diego, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Ventura County, and the California District Court.
States with cases/assets include Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
Who needs a court-appointed California District Court Regulatory Receiver?
If you are a lender, attorney, investor, government agency or city attorney, FedReceiver,Inc. provides receivership services to address your unique circumstances.
Lender
Defaulted real estate or business loans, contaminated property, and misused collateral may require a receiver to preserve value and maintain transparency.
Attorney
Corporate, creditor rights, and bankruptcy attorneys rely on receivers to protect assets and provide court-compliant reporting during litigation.
Defrauded Investor/Consumer
Government Agency
Federal and state agencies, as well as city attorneys, frequently request receiverships in cases involving criminal restitution, investor and consumer fraud, or health and safety enforcement.
How we work together
From identifying problems to implementing solutions, our experienced team utilizes its decades of experience, expertise, training and resources to successfully administer its receiver, partition, provisional directorship, dissolution manager and distribution agent cases.
Reach out
Please reach out via our contact page or call us at our Los Angeles corporate office. Our state and federal cases involve assets throughout the county.
Set an Appointment
An initial call will allow for an initial assessment of the proposed case.
Sample Pleadings/Orders
With approximately 800 cases, FedReceiver has a vast library of exemplars including motions seeking appointment of receiver, orders appointing receiver and memorandum of points & authorities.
References
We offer excellent references with local and national law firms, accounting firms and clients.
Court Experience
Given our decades of experience and hundreds of cases, we have appeared in state/federal court and have excellent relationships with numerous courts/judges.
Get to know our expert California District Court Regulatory Receivers
Founded by James Donell, FedReceiver, Inc. is a family-led organization recognized for its leadership in the receivership industry. Our professionals include past Presidents of the California Receivers Forum and the National Association of Federal Equity Receivers (NAFER).
Stephen Donell, James Donell, Todd Donell, and Sarah Bates have collectively managed more than 800 receivership and partition cases, including high-profile federal equity and regulatory matters. Their experience spans business receiverships, real estate enforcement, cryptocurrency recovery, and investor restitution proceedings throughout California’s District Courts.
Offices
Northern California
Sacramento, CA
Los Angeles
Wilshire Bundy Plaza 12121 Wilshire Boulevard, Subsuit 1120
Phone: 310.207.8481
Stephen J. Donell Los Angeles
President of FedReceiver, Inc., Jalmar Properties, Inc. and Donell Expert Services, Inc.
James H. Donell Los Angeles
Founder and CEO of FedReceiver, Inc. and Jalmar Properties, Inc.
Todd D. Donell Los Angeles
Executive Vice President of FedReceiver, Inc. and Jalmar Properties, Inc.
Sarah R. Bates Los Angeles
Vice President of FedReceiver, Inc. and Jalmar Properties, Inc.
Review the chapter authored by Mr. Donell
Reviving the Financially Distressed Business
Reviving The Financially Distressed Business is the essential guide for business owners and corporate leaders whose companies are under—or anticipating—financial difficulties. See Chapter 11, Receiverships, written by Court Receiver Stephen Donell, CCIM, CPM
Steve Donell’s contribution to the book “Reviving a Financially Distressed Business” reflects not only his expertise as a receiver, but his sound judgment on how receivership can be used to effectively advance a financially troubled business.”
– Brian Davidoff, Esq. Author and Editor