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| Tips for Avoiding Investment Scams, from the Internet Fraud Watch |
don’t believe claims that there is no risk. there is always risk in investments, and no one but a con artist will tell you otherwise. know the risk before you invest. beware of promises that you’llwill be happy to give you all the information you need. don’t agree to anything on the spot. pressure to act immediately is a danger sign of fraud. understand your investments. do you know therangers. someone who appears to want to share a friendly tip about a great investment opportunity may actually be a con artist trying to lure you into an investment scam. be especially wary ofs of investments can go up or down significantly. steer clear of “offshore investments.” these are often promoted as a way to avoid taxes. actually, you are still liable for taxes, and the investmentssecurities regulator. other resources for information to help you make wise investment decisions include: the federal securities and exchange commission, 800- 732-0330, www.sec.gov; the north americang. if you need advice about an internet or online solicitation, or you want to report a possible scam, use the online reporting form or or call the nfic hotline at 1-800-876-7060. search this sites... | | about nfic | about the national consumers league | | about the alliance against fraud in telemarketing & electronic commerce | | telemarketing fraud | internet fraud watch | | fraud
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