EMAILNOTICES>no Online bulletin boards whether
newsgroups, usenet, or web-based bulletin boards have become an
increasingly popular forum for investors to share information. Bulletin
boards typically feature 'threads' made up of numerous messages on
various investment opportunities.
While some
messages may be true, many turn out to be bogus or even scams.
Fraudsters often pump up a company or pretend to reveal 'inside'
information about upcoming announcements, new products, or lucrative
contracts.
Also, you never know for certain who
you're dealing with or whether they're credible because many
bulletin boards allow users to hide their identity behind multiple
aliases. People claiming to be unbiased observers who've carefully
researched the company may actually be company insiders, large
shareholders, or paid promoters. A single person can easily create the
illusion of widespread interest in a small, thinly-traded stock by
posting a series of messages under various aliases
