Georgia Secretary of State and Commissioner of Securities, Brad Raffensperger, issued an emergency order against Atlanta Discount Home Deals, also known as America’s Discount Home Deals (ADHD), and its founder Mark Jackson. This order restricts their operations and imposes significant civil penalties due to allegations of unregistered securities offerings and fraudulent investment schemes.

The investigation found that Jackson and ADHD sold over $4 million in promissory notes that were improperly secured by nonexistent or wrongly owned properties. The order prevents Jackson and ADHD from operating in Georgia or registering as securities dealers, and includes a $500,000 penalty along with reimbursement for investigative costs.

Individuals affected by ADHD or Mark Jackson are encouraged to report further information to the Georgia Secretary of State’s office. For more details or to report violations, visit the Secretary of State’s website or contact the Securities Division.