Having spent a good number of years as a trader in the markets for a “lesser than reputable firm” , I am VERY familiar with how these scams work.

A firm that has market making capability (or access to big chunks of stock cheap) buys a bunch of a particular stock (QXYZ). They then promote the heck out of it (via email or other means). As suckers start to buy it, the price goes up and the market maker “unloads” his inventory!

THIS IS ILLEGAL — PERIOD!

You CAN help stop this… forward every one of these stock scam emails to
enforcement@sec.gov

Come on… get on the boat here

(the Securities and Exchange Commission)

Ten Most Wanted People (Criminals) by the U.S. Government
Who is wanted the most by our govenment?

FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive - James J. Bulger
Bureau information on South Boston gang leader “Whitey” Bulger. Includes photographs and video clips. www.fbi.gov/wanted/topten/fugitives/bulger.htm

Boston - FBI’s Most Wanted
Updated 11/20/2006. Ten Most Wanted … Donald Eugene Webb Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution - Murder; Attempted Burglary www.fbi.gov/wanted/fo/bswanted.htm

FBI - Most Wanted - The FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives
The FBI is offering rewards for information leading to the apprehension of Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitives. Check each fugitive page for the specific amount. www.fbi.gov/wanted/topten/fugitives/fugitives.htm

Ten Most Wanted
Wise County 10 Most Wanted. Up to $1,000 CASH REWARD! Wise County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 cash reward for information leading to the arrest of each fugitive. www.sheriff.co.wise.tx.us/top10wis.htm

Federal Bureau of Investigation - Most Wanted
On January 24, 2007, Terrence Kasses Washington escaped … Ten Most Wanted www.fbi.gov/wanted.htm

FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive - James J. Bulger
Bureau information on South Boston gang leader “Whitey” Bulger. Includes photographs and video clips. www.fbi.gov/wanted/topten/fugitives/bulger.htm

F B I Ten Most Wanted Fugitive - Donald Eugene Webb
UNLAWFUL FLIGHT TO AVOID PROSECUTION - MURDER; ATTEMPTED BURGLARY. DONALD EUGENE WEBB www.fbi.gov/wanted/topten/fugitives/webb.htm

Federal Bureau of Investigation - Most Wanted
On January 24, 2007, Terrence Kasses Washington escaped … Ten Most Wanted www.fbi.gov/wanted.htm

In a recent survey conducted by Royal Philips Electronics, the UK vote for best movie of choice went to the new James Bond movie ‘Casino Royale’. Sticking with tradition and the love of all things British, the all action remake of the classic Bond movie proved to be a firm favourite. Starring man of the moment British actor Daniel Craig, the movie topped the poll with ‘Da Vinci Code’ coming a close second. Read the rest of this entry  

The Los Angeles Police Department will be using the all-new T3 Series — the latest in personal mobility technology and design, purpose-built for law enforcement. Ideal for the Oscar’s expansive venue and massive crowds, the three-wheeled, high-performance units enhance officers’ visibility from a stable, standing position on an 8-inch raised platform as well as improved response times with speeds of up to 25mph. Read the rest of this entry  

With diamonds playing a visible role on Oscar night, Amnesty International USA and Global Witness have asked artists and filmmakers to wear a red teardrop pin to raise awareness about conflict diamonds and their impact on child soldiers.

Artists who will wear the pin at the Academy Awards(R) ceremony and at Oscar celebrations include nominees Leonardo DiCaprio, Ryan Gosling and Djimon Hounsou. Read the rest of this entry  

And the Oscar Blog goes to … “The Showbiz Show!” The glitz and glamour of Hollywood is going to get a dose of reality on Sunday, February 25 as COMEDY CENTRAL’s “The Showbiz Show with David Spade” goes live with its first-ever “The Showbiz Show” Oscar Blog. To get the immediate take on the red carpet, winners, losers, speeches and everything in between, log-on to www.theshowbizshow.com. Read the rest of this entry  

The award-winning actress Anika Noni Rose, who co-starred in the 2006 hit film Dreamgirls, will wear the Stuart Weitzman Diamond Dream Shoe to the 79th Annual Academy Awards. At the Awards, Noni Rose will perform “Patience”, one of three Best Original Song nominations from the film. Read the rest of this entry