The crime of defrauding investors is regarded as stock or securities fraud and can be perpetrated by either a private broker or large organization.There are quite a few ways in which your broker can lose your hard earned money. Deceptive information, embezzlement of monies and investing in high commission stocks are just a few.If you have been driven to bankruptcy due to stock or investment fraud then contacting a reputable stock fraud lawyer is vital.Presenting the securities fraud attorney with as much information as possible and responding to as many questions as you can regarding the broker you put your trust in will make it possible for your lawyer to recover as much of your investment as possible.