I'm sure the SEC guys are having a good laugh about the two of them right now. WTF read the disclaimer in the emails, "don't buy unless you can afford to lose you entire investment" happens to everyone at some point or another- a one who says it hasn't happened to them is lying.
Experience is expensive, but past experiences become wisdom- don't waste it.
Experience is the best teacher, but it is the most expensive. My Dad used to tell me. Illegetimi non carborundum