| ng in stocks and shares, like so many other | | | | every investment, is presented to you outlining all |
| investment opportunities, does not come without | | | | the pro's and con's of the deal. This way, 'You' |
| its own risks and these days, it is easy to be | | | | make your own decision on whether or not to |
| involved in fraudulent deals without you knowing. | | | | invest. Never sign a contract allowing your broker |
| The majority of us use a private broker, or | | | | to act on your behalf, without your authorisation |
| brokerage firm when first starting out in the | | | | first, in doing so you will put your investment at |
| stock market to advise us on deals and act on | | | | high risk. Many brokers are found guilty of |
| our behalf. However, for many of us the trust we | | | | investing in high commission stocks - lining their |
| put in these people is badly abused and our | | | | pockets and not yours and using your savings - |
| 'trusted' broker uses our savings to line his own | | | | at your risk! Remember, a broker is obliged, by |
| pockets putting our money at risk. | | | | law, to present all the facts and risks involved in |
| More and more cases of underhand, fraudulent | | | | every deal. |
| dealings are coming to light and both private, | | | | Stock fraud can easily be avoided if you are |
| independent brokers and large organizations are | | | | cautious from the start. Once you have located a |
| guilty of committing fraud. | | | | firm or broker, make sure you talk to your |
| Therefore, it is essential when you are first | | | | broker personally regarding all investments. If you |
| looking for a broker to employ, to research the | | | | think your broker is withholding information or you |
| company or firm thoroughly. Ask for references | | | | feel you are being pushed into a deal then |
| from past clients and before handing over any of | | | | proceed with caution. Remember, there are no 'to |
| your hard earned cash ensure every detail, of | | | | good to be true' investments! |