TY - JOUR T1 - Precarious Investments in Microcap Stocks JF - The Journal of Investing SP - 25 LP - 36 DO - 10.3905/joi.2004.450753 VL - 13 IS - 4 AU - Richard Chen Y1 - 2004/11/30 UR - https://pm-research.com/content/13/4/25.abstract N2 - With new technology come new rewards as well as new problems. The Internet may be an excellent tool for investors, but it acts as a double-edged sword a source of information and a source of fraud. Investors must be vigilant in watching for false information passed through the Internet and other channels, or they risk falling prey to insidious schemes. Swindlers commonly employ certain tactics to commit microcap stock fraud. Here are some recommendations on combating the frauds. ER -