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\t\t\t\tThe Securities and Exchange Commission wants investors to watch out for scammers pretending to be SEC employees who are soliciting investments. The warning is an update of a previous alert. The Commission is issuing it once again in the wake of a rise in the number complaints about this type of fraud.<\/p>\n

In its alert, the SEC said that it does not endorse financial solicitation offers, help in the sale or purchase of securities, or take part in money transfers. The agency also noted that it isn’t associated with any drawings, sweepstakes, lotteries, or other events involving prizes, winnings, or money windfalls. <\/p>\n

Fraudsters have been known to solicit targets by phone, e-mail, and other means, and they are likely to ask for detailed financial and personal information. The SEC says to watch out for anyone claiming to be affiliated with the federal agency and who claims to be looking for help with a fund transfer, wants to send over an investment offer, offers to provide advise about securities or financial assistance (for an upfront fee), or tells you that you are eligible for disbursements from a class action settlement or an investor claim fund. <\/p>\n

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