Securities fraud
DECEPTIVE PRACTICE IN THE STOCK OR COMMODITIES MARKETS THAT INDUCES INVESTORS TO MAKE PURCHASE OR SALE DECISIONS ON THE BASIS OF FALSE INFORMATION
Investment fraud; Stock fraud; Investor fraud; Broker misconduct
Securities fraud, also known as stock fraud and investment fraud, is a deceptive practice in the stock or commodities markets that induces investors to make purchase or sale decisions on the basis of false information, frequently resulting in losses, in violation of securities laws."Securities Fraud Awareness & Prevention Tips faq by FBI, accessed February 11, 2013