What Are the Signs of a Nutraceutical Stock Scam?

Learn more about a recent FINRA alert regarding nutraceutical stock scams from an experienced investment fraud attorney with Meyer Wilson.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) recently alerted investors to the potential for investment fraud in the growing field of nutraceuticals. FINRA is concerned that some of these companies, which may promote a wide range of products that includes everything from health drinks to vitamin supplements, may actually represent a classic “pump and dump” investment scam. Although FINRA points out that not every nutraceutical company is a fraud, it is recommended that you pay attention to these signs of a stock scam:

• The company is small and does not have a successful history.
• The offer is based on “exclusive rights” to a treatment or relies on a newly discovered medicinal herb or technique.
• The nutraceutical investment promises huge returns over a short period of time.
• The offer comes unsolicited via phone, email, text message, tweet, etc.

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