We also help put crooks in jail. While we work hard, there are limits to what we can do. Investors themselves are the true first line of defense against crooks. Investors need to be well armed with knowledge and a healthy skepticism. Wall Street is no short cut to Easy Street.
Success takes persistence, patience and practice.
In fact, Wall Street can be a mean street for those who aren't careful with their money. There are, however, a few simple steps you can take to protect yourself. Never allow yourself to be pressured into making an investment over the phone. Forward a copy of your complaint to the Securities Division at 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. Our goal is to assure that investment fundamentals are taught to every high school senior in the nation.