These days most people rely on search engines and the internet to do research. While this is a decent place to get some information, it doesn’t always provide the most complete or the most accurate information for everything — it really depends on your source and the subject matter. If you’re searching for accurate and detailed information about penny stock companies so you can make wise investments, it’s better to broaden your search beyond the internet, where there are too many sources of fraud and scams anyway. There are a few specific places you might want to reference before you put your money on the line.

One good place to check is with the SEC. If the company files with the SEC they are making an attempt to look legitimate. Along the same lines you may also want to check with your state regulator as well as the state regulator for the state in which the company is located. This is often the first place complaints about a company or stock are registered; some complaints never leave this state level, so you may find out more by going directly to the state office.