How can a stock spam be distinguished from reliable information?
The simple answer is that reliable information about stocks doesn’t appear, unrequested, in your mailbox. Stock spams often typically reproduce press releases issued by the company, often adding a few optimistic claims about the future performance of the stock. The spammer often promises that “this stock will EXPLODE” or says that it is “rated an immediate STRONG BUY”. The implication is always that the stock is a bargain and is about to increase dramatically in value in the next few days, guaranteeing quick profits for anyone who invests in it. Real press releases often predict positive developments for the company, but they are usually not as exaggerated as those seen in stock spams.
