{"id":9714,"date":"2021-02-08T09:36:43","date_gmt":"2021-02-08T14:36:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.silverlaw.com\/blog\/?p=9714"},"modified":"2021-02-12T10:58:40","modified_gmt":"2021-02-12T15:58:40","slug":"sec-issues-investor-alert-with-social-media-stock-warnings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.silverlaw.com\/blog\/sec-issues-investor-alert-with-social-media-stock-warnings\/","title":{"rendered":"SEC Issues Investor Alert With Social Media Stock Warnings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-9715 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silverlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/FiverRecoverysmall.jpg\" alt=\"Social media has become an integral part of modern culture. It\u2019s the place where we can keep in touch with friends, relatives, and people you met long ago. You can meet people with shared interests, learn new things, swap stories, and ask for advice. Facebook, LinkedIn, and other similar sites have group functions for like-minded people to gather to share and discuss. Silver Law Group\u2019s managing partner, Scott Silver, is a frequent news commentator speaking about current events relating to investing. Scott appeared in multiple news outlets including CNBC discussing the trading around Gamestop and the perceived relationship between wall street v main street. Just like \u201creality TV\u201d and those gossip magazines at the grocery checkout, not everything on social media is what it seems. Psychology offers many answers as to why so many people believe everything they see and read without asking questions. For instance, \u201cinfluencers\u201d are those who post frequently about their life and lifestyle, and frequently receive paid sponsorships and other compensation in return. However, not all of these \u201cinfluencers\u201d are telling the truth about their lives, and taking pictures for social media that aren\u2019t completely accurate. Researching financial related information can be just as inaccurate no matter where it\u2019s found. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to have a strong understanding about any securities purchases you\u2019re considering, as well as reliable sources before making any decision. This includes anything from your stockbroker and\/or financial advisor. If you\u2019re just a casual investor who doesn\u2019t have the experience of a more sophisticated investor, you\u2019re taking a gamble with the risk of losing not only your investment capital, but more. \u00a0 The Securities And Exchange Commission recently published an investor alert discussing stock information on social media. Keep this in mind when researching stocks, securities, or other financial information.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.silverlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/FiverRecoverysmall.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.silverlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/FiverRecoverysmall-180x120.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Social media has become an integral part of modern culture. It\u2019s the place where we can keep in touch with friends, relatives, and people you met long ago. You can meet people with shared interests, learn new things, swap stories, and ask for advice. 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