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                          <h1 class="core-title">Beware of Stock Fraud in the Wake of Hurricane Harvey</h1>
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          <div class="field-item even field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden" property="content:encoded"><p class="gray-highlight">It may not be possible to predict when the next natural disaster will take place. What you can count on is that when it happens, scammers will try to take advantage of the situation. The tips below will help you protect yourself at any time.</p>

<p>Financial fraud routinely follows on the heels of disaster. Hurricane Harvey and the historic flooding it left it its wake is no exception. We are issuing this Alert to warn investors that investment scams may come your way touting stocks and other investments with the promise of huge gains in the wake of Harvey.</p>

<p>Don’t be surprised if you receive unsolicited <a href="http://www.finra.org/investors/alerts/boiler-room-alert-if-you-get-call-dont-bite-dont-buy">phone calls</a>, emails and texts, including from <a href="http://www.finra.org/investors/alerts/messaging-apps-scams">messaging apps</a>, about investments that exploit a variety of hurricane-related opportunities. Best bets for scams include stocks or <a href="http://www.finra.org/investors/alerts/crowdfunding-and-jobs-act-what-investors-should-know">crowdfunding investments</a> associated with clean-up, rebuilding and breakthroughs in science and technology that purport to address current and future flood-related issues. While it is conceivable that some of the claims being made may be true, many could turn out to be bogus—or even scams. This Investor Alert explains how to spot and protect yourself from potential investment scams.</p>

<h2>Spotting Potential Hurricane Harvey Investment Scams</h2>

<p>Unsolicited communications about investments that exploit the latest natural disaster frequently include:</p>

<ul><li>price targets or predictions of swift and exponential growth;</li>
	<li>the use of facts from respected news sources to bolster claims of a price run up; for example, that some percentage of the billions of dollars it will take to rebuild after Harvey will contribute directly to a company's bottom line;</li>
	<li>mention of contracts or affiliations with federal government agencies or large, well-known companies;</li>
	<li>standard corporate developments, like contracting with a supplier, presented as major events;</li>
	<li>statements about how much easier it is for low-priced stocks to skyrocket in value in comparison to higher-priced stocks; and</li>
	<li>pressure to invest immediately, such as "You must act now!"</li>
</ul><h2>How to Avoid Getting Scammed</h2>

<p>To avoid potential scams, make sure you get the information you need to make a wise investment choice.</p>

<ul><li><strong>Investigate before you invest. </strong>Never rely solely on information you receive in an unsolicited email, text message or cold call from a smooth talking “analyst” or “account executive” promoting a stock. It's easy for companies or their promoters to make glorified claims about new products, lucrative contracts or the company's revenue, profits or future stock price. Use <a href="https://brokercheck.finra.org/">FINRA BrokerCheck®</a> to check registration status and additional information on investment professionals and firms. </li>
	<li><strong>Find out who sent the message. </strong>Many companies and individuals that tout stock are corporate insiders or are paid to promote the stock. Look for statements (usually found in the fine print) that indicate cash payments or the receipt of stock for disseminating a report on the company.</li>
	<li><strong>Find out where the stock trades.</strong> Most unsolicited stock recommendations involve stocks that can't meet the listing requirements of The Nasdaq Stock Market, the New York Stock Exchange or other U.S. stock exchanges. Instead, these stocks tend to be quoted on an over-the-counter (OTC) quotation platform like the OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB) or the OTC Link Alternative Trading System (ATS) operated by OTC Markets Group, Inc. <br /><br />
		Companies that list their stocks on registered exchanges must meet minimum listing standards. For example, they must have minimum amounts of net assets and minimum numbers of shareholders. In contrast, companies quoted on the OTCBB or OTC Link generally do not have to meet any minimum listing standards (although companies quoted on the OTCBB, OTC Link's OTCQX and OTCQB marketplaces are subject to some initial and ongoing requirements).</li>
	<li><strong>Read a company's SEC filings. </strong>Most public companies file reports with the SEC. Check the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/edgar/searchedgar/companysearch.html">SEC's EDGAR database</a> to find out whether the company files with the SEC. Read the reports and verify any information you have heard about the company. But remember, the fact that a company that has registered its securities or has filed reports with the SEC doesn't mean that the company will be a good investment.</li>
</ul><p>If you're suspicious about an offer or if you think the claims might be exaggerated or misleading, please <a href="http://www.finra.org/investors/file-complaint">contact us</a>. </p>

<h2>Additional Resources</h2>

<ul><li>FINRA Investor Alert, <a href="https://www.finra.org/investors/alerts/stock-spams-and-scams">Stock Spams and Scams</a></li>
	<li>SEC Press Release, <a href="https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2017-150">SEC Monitoring Market Impact of Hurricane Harvey</a></li>
	<li>North American Securities Administrators Association Press Release, <a href="http://www.nasaa.org/43156/nasaa-cautions-investors-watch-scams-wake-hurricane-harvey">NASAA Cautions Investors to Watch for Scams in Wake of Hurricane Harvey </a></li>
</ul><p>Subscribe to FINRA's <a href="http://www.finra.org/investors/investor-subscriptions">The Alert Investor newsletter</a> for more information about saving and investing.</p>
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