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\t\t\t\tA number of former professional athletes have been accused of parlaying their hero\/celebrity status and the credibility built on their names to commit securities fraud<\/a>. According to USA Today, the adulation of celebrities, including sports heroes, in our culture makes high-profile athletes “naturals” for investment fraud.<\/p>\n

“Success in too many occupations is more about who you know than what you know. The best talent for selling investments involves getting clients through the front door. Sports stars have a greater opportunity than most to do that,” said Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas, LTD, LLP Founder and Stockbroker Fraud Lawyer William Shepherd<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Among the famous ex-athletes to be targeted by the US Securities and Exchange Commission over financial fraud allegations is Willie Gault, the former National Football League member of the Chicago Bears. Known as one of the fastest wide receiver ever and for playing a key part in his team’s victory over the New England Patriots during the 1986 Super bowl, Gault was also a former member of the US Olympic team.<\/p>\n

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A number of former professional athletes have been accused of parlaying their hero\/celebrity status and the credibility built on their names to commit securities fraud. 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