The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.
The site is secure.
The
https://
ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.
The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy and Retail Strategy Task Force created a series of three videos with tips to help Main Street investors be their own first line of defense against fraud:
Safeguard your contact information.
Beware of common tactics that scam artists use.
Be skeptical about paying for investments by credit card or wiring money abroad.
