Wall Street

Online Stock Market Trading By Hartley Bernstein

A new fraud report has warned companies in the US to be on the look out for scams. Identity theft and consumer fraud cost American firms $548 million last year, according to the Federal Trade Commission. The official government figures suggest that the internet has enabled con artists to reuse old scams over a new medium.

Stock Investing Course (AXcess News) New York - The NASD has sound advice for investors. Beware of companies that claim to be poised to profit from efforts to combat a possible worldwide "bird flu" epidemic.

Pfishing is a term used to describe an identity theft "program" where thieves send out emails linking to realistic looking web sites of common creditors. Email recipients are usually asked to verify personal information including account numbers, date of birth, social security numbers, etc. To give the appearance of authenticity, notifications may include a fraud warning as well. To set up a true Internet pfishing scam requires fairly basic computer skills and most criminals can find a high school student to set up their scam.

Stock Market Game It is not unusual for unscrupulous stock promoters and shaky companies to jump on a front page issue like avian flu. After 9/11, numerous obscure companies tried to claim a niche in the homeland defense industry. Similarly, dozens of companies attempted to attract investors by saying they had developed methods to detect or cure anthrax. Other shady operators have tried to take advantage of public fears about AIDS, oil shortages, and trade agreements.

A Pebble Wall Water Fountain is an amazingly unique, stunning alternative to the traditional hand crafted copper wall fountains with slate. Each Pebble Wall Water Fountain is framed in copper and has a panel set into it that is made of beautiful faux Pebbles. The water flows down the wall of pebbles, making beautiful, soothing waterfall sounds. Each wall fountain comes with a durable clear powder coat finish on the copper.

Stock Investing Game Efforts to exploit concerns about a flu pandemic should come as no surprise. As we noted earlier this month, one aggressive promoter has been touting the prospects of U.S. BioDefense, claiming that the Company was involved with the "first line of defense" against avian flu. The facts suggest otherwise. See, U.S. BioDefense, Inc. - Revisiting Rashomon.

Save 20.40 (58%) Nfl Street 2 Unleashed Sony Defy gravity and stretch the world of arcade football to the skies with NFL Street 2. world constraints to dominate the streets one stylin move and one field at a time. reel wall jukes that are sure to solidify your place as football s greatest urban legend. With new exclus Nfl Street 2 Unleashed

Journal Prime Rate Street Wall Investors should be aware of efforts to exploit international fears. NASD's December 28th "Investor Alert" warns that "the threat of bird flu is fueling stock scams touting large gains from companies that claim to be poised to capitalize on helping the world avoid a global pandemic." Such promotions use the "bird flu" code words in emails and faxes to promise large profits, even though the companies have few assets, no track records, and little chance of success.

crafted wall fountains by Adagio make beautiful waterfall sounds. Adagio now has a complete line of wall fountains including solid slate wall fountains, feather stone slate fountains, or glass wall fountains. All Adagio fountains come with gorgeous slate or glass panels and high quality clear coat copper frames with a beautiful patina or a beautiful stainless steel frame. There are many styles and sizes of wall fountains to choose from, and they offer a choice of slate color, rounded or square edges and frame material.

Stock Market News As NASD points out, the promoters know precisely which buttons to push. One fax claimed that a stock was positioned "to gain 250% or more" because the company "has the solution for tracking and containing the Bird Flu virus in turn preventing it from spreading." No credible news suggests the existence of such a process.

Stock Investing Basics How can investors spot bogus claims? NASD lists some of the most common red flags, including

Stock Investing Software Price targets or predications of swift and exponential growth;

Stock Market Trading The use of facts from respected news sources to bolster a company's prospects. For example, the company or promoter may note that billions of dollars will be devoted to research, implying, without support, that the company may benefit by sharing in those revenues;

Stock Investing For Dummy Efforts to associate the company with governmental programs. One campaign suggested that a Chinese government agency had the authority to require the use of technology similar to that which purportedly had been developed by the company;

Stock Market Crash Reference to other companies that have profited from "bird flu" products, even though some of those companies have not offered any such products or may have benefited from similar stock manipulations;

Stock Investing Tip The Company recently changed its name to identify with the bird flu crisis;

Stock Market Chart Promoters may support their pitch for a penny or sub-penny stock with claims that low-priced stocks can soar in value more easily than higher priced stocks;

Online Stock Investing Imploring investors to invest now before they miss the opportunity.

Stock Market Crash Of NASD suggests that investors learn as much as possible about a company and the people who are promoting it before investing. Where does the stock trade? Generally, these scams involve companies that trade on the over-the-counter markets- the OTC Bulletin Board or Pink Sheets. Those stocks may be subject to dramatic price swings and can prove difficult to sell. Issuers that are listed on the OTC Bulletin Board are required to file regular financial reports through the SEC's Edgar System. NASD urges investors to review those reports in order to verify claims by a company or promoter. Most Pink Sheet companies do not file reports through Edgar, making them risky investments under the best of circumstances.

Stock Investing For Beginner And, of course, NASD echoes StockPatrol.com's mantra: Before you invest, investigate.

[ Comment, Edit or Article Submission ]