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Avoiding Investment Fraud Tips From the FBI  
TIPS 

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Don't want to get rippod off by some investment selling thief? Try these ideas from the FBI

	Don't invest in anything based on appearances. Just because an individual or company has a flashy web site doesn't mean it is legitimate. Web sites can be created in just a few days. After a short period of taking money, a site can vanish without a trace.
	Don’t invest in anything you are not absolutely sure about. Do your homework on the investment to ensure that it is legitimate.
	Do your homework on the individual or company to ensure that they are legitimate.
	Check out other web sites regarding this person/company.
	Don’t judge a person/company by their web site.
	Be cautious when responding to special investment offers (especially through unsolicited e-mail).
	Be cautious when dealing with individuals/companies from outside your own country.
	Inquire about all the terms and conditions.
	If it sounds too good to be true it probably is.

Lister: rick
Source: fbi

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