Avoiding the “Pump and Dump” Scam

There are many ways that the scammers try to part traders from their trading capital.  One way is the “pump and dump” scam, which is used on low priced stocks, which are also known as penny stocks.  Technology and the Internet have created some new variants of this scam, which stock traders need to be aware of.  This article helps you identify a pump and dump scam and understand how they work so that you can avoid becoming another victim.

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Anatomy of a Trading Scam - Heed the Signs

Sometimes we are offered an opportunity for investment that seems too good to be true. How can we tell if it is a scam? A recent case called “Chartwell Enterprises” illustrates the main points of a scam.

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Avoiding Trading System Scams

It is often said that if something seems too good to be true, then it usually is.  This is the case with many of the trading systems offered for sale on the Internet.  Many unscrupulous promoters prey on the desire of traders for a shortcut to riches. Learn how you can avoid becoming another victim of the scam artists

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