INTERNET INVESTMENT SCAMS
Internet investment scams prey on the notion that your investment can increase rapidly with very little risk and help from
insider secrets and foreign countries. Signs that an investment opportunity may be a scam include the advertisement of a "risk-free"
investment, an investment offer from a foreign country, online postings that urge you to buy and sell stock quickly, or offers
to turn small investments into thousands of dollars in a short period of time.
The Securities and Exchange Commission
is responsible for the investigation of allegations pertaining to Internet investment fraud and has put together an on-line guide
to help you determine the legitimacy of an investment and the companies that offer them.
Click HERE for a complete list of scams and other fraudulent activity.
The Financial Crimes Task Force of Southwestern Pennsylvania is a cooperative effort
of federal, state, county and local law enforcement agencies working together to address
the growing problem of financial crimes. The task force is run under the direction of the
United States Postal Inspection Service.
