OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL SECURITIES DIVISION 200 St. Paul Place Baltimore, Maryland 21202-2020 Telephone: (410) 576-6360 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE COMPLAINT FORM Before filling out the Complaint Form, please take the time to read these instructions. They will help you to understand what the Securities Division can do, and we will be better able to understand and act on your complaint. What We Can Do: We investigate complaints against individuals and businesses accused of violating the licensing, registration or anti-fraud provisions of the Maryland Securities Act, the Maryland Franchise Law, and the Maryland Business Opportunity Laws. We can issue orders or file lawsuits to stop these violations and, in appropriate cases, we may refer matters for criminal prosecution. What We Cannot Do: The Division cannot act as a court of law. We cannot order that money be refunded to you, that contracts be canceled, or that damages be paid. Sometimes, in the course of our enforcement case against a violator, the person or business may offer to settle your complaint with you, or a court may order that the violator pay restitution to you. Please keep in mind, however, that we cannot act as your private attorney. You should consider consulting private counsel regarding your complaint or monetary compensation due you. How You Can Help Us: A. Summarize your complaint using these guidelines and the attached questionnaire. 1. Tell us what happened. Start from the beginning; include how you first learned of the investment (e.g., advertisement, phone call, personal contact, Internet). Please be specific about what was said and who said it. American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com 2. Tell us who was present during these conversations or acts. 3. Tell us when and where these conversations/acts took place. 4. Tell us when and where the money and agreements changed hands. 5. Tell us why you believe that the representations made to you were false or incomplete or why you believe that your money was misused. 6. Please type or print clearly in ink. B. Documentary evidence is especially important. Please photocopy all documents such as contracts, agreements, certificates, notes, trust deeds, correspondence, legible copies of the front and back of all checks involved, escrow documents, advertising, etc. Attach these copies to your written complaint. Keep your Originals in a safe place. C. If you have any questions concerning this form, please call the Division of Securities at (410) 576-7786 during regular business hours, and ask to speak to an Investigator. D. After completing all sections of the Complaint Form, please mail it along with your supporting documents to: ENFORCEMENT UNIT MARYLAND DIVISION OF SECURITIES 200 St. Paul Place Baltimore, Maryland 21202-2020 Someone from the Division will be in touch with you after we receive this information. The Division appreciates your bringing this matter to our attention, and welcomes your cooperation in this investigation. Attachments F0RMS\IFCF.F0RM Revised 5/98 American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com