A man calling himself “America’s Prophet” and claiming the psychic ability to predict the stock market’s highs and lows was accused by federal regulators Thursday of bilking $6 million from more than 100 investors. The Securities and Exchange Commission filed a civil lawsuit against Sean David Morton and three companies he is said to own under the name Delphi Associates Investment Group. The SEC says Morton lied to investors about his financial successes and the use of the investors’ money. The SEC is seeking an injunction against Mr. Morton, and unspecified fines and restitution. Mr. Morton couldn’t be located Thursday for comment, and there were no phone numbers publicly listed in the area where he is said to reside. The SEC said it wasn’t aware of an attorney representing him. Starting in 2006, Mr. Morton drummed up investors by telling them he would use his psychic powers to guide his investing team…

March 5th, 2010
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