Stock spam - what you need to know
The most important things to know about stock spam
Don't buy spammed stocks
Stock spammers are scammers. If you make investment decisions based on spam you receive, you are likely to lose money.
Want to know more? Read the Stock Spam FAQ.
Don't (always) blame the company
It is likely that most stock spam is now sent by speculators unconnected to the company advertised. There are exceptions, but in most cases the companies whose stocks get spammed are honest businesses. If you mail them about the spam, be polite and helpful.
Want to know more? Read the Stock Spam FAQ.
Protect yourself against spam
There are things you can do to reduce the amount of spam you see. Read our general advice for victims of spam for some suggestions. If you're getting lots of non-delivery reports because a stock spammer has forged your address, read the backscatter guide.