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boiler room

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A quick definition of boiler room:

A boiler room is a place where people call strangers and try to convince them to buy things like stocks or services. They might lie or trick people into buying things that aren't worth it. They usually target people who don't know much about what they're selling. Some countries have laws to stop this kind of behavior, but some boiler rooms operate in other countries to avoid getting in trouble.

A more thorough explanation:

A boiler room is a type of telemarketing operation where salespeople make unsolicited phone calls to potential investors in order to convince them to invest in a particular stock, service, or product. The salespeople often use deceptive tactics to persuade people to invest, such as making false claims, exaggerating the value of the item, and downplaying the risks involved. They may also pressure potential investors to make a quick decision without doing any research.

For example, a boiler room might call someone and tell them that a certain stock is about to skyrocket in value, even though there is no evidence to support this claim. The salesperson might also tell the person that they need to act quickly in order to take advantage of this opportunity, even though there is no real urgency.

Boiler rooms are illegal in many countries, including the United States. The Securities and Exchange Commission has rules in place to prevent broker-dealers from engaging in deceptive practices, and the Penny Stock Reform Act requires penny stockbrokers to disclose certain information to potential investors. However, some boiler rooms operate outside of the country they are targeting in order to avoid legal consequences.

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he was already vomiting and shitting in a hole I think he did his penance
windyMagician
11:26
call that restorative justice
11:35
they put a place in the UK second. I don’t trust their methodology
shaquilleoatmeal
11:35
im laughin cause it definitely isnt but the fact that some people this it is is comical
shaquilleoatmeal
11:35
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shaquilleoatmeal
11:35
think jee
shaquilleoatmeal
11:35
jeez - im over it
11:37
imagine saying you want to go to boston for christmas 💀
shaquilleoatmeal
11:40
imagine you not wanting to go what lmao
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not impressed by the fact that they have a park and some buildings. who doesn't
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15:04
Manifesting a GPA boost with the end of this semester
CynicalOops
15:13
Colorado mentioned
CynicalOops
15:18
Wait does boston have one of those long ice rinks
CynicalOops
15:18
Those are fun
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what if I started flexing again
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that might be too much
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15:43
woah so much swagger with dat 'm;
Dkk
15:47
@shaquilleoatmeal: more like, blow my back out by the bay boston instead of back bay boston.
Dkk
15:48
Indeed, the legendary man himself.
15:49
I would go to blow my back out by the bay boston
15:50
lift with ur back not your legs, its better to have a blown back than two bad legs
CynicalOops
15:53
Blow and back day out by boston bay
15:59
so true
Dkk
16:03
Of course. Man sad Ricky Henderson died. That was my favorite athlete of all time.
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