Investment regulators from around the country are getting a little worried that consumers may start falling for some investment scams because of the madness in the stock market these days. As always, the best advice when dealing with long-term investments is to take a long-term view, and don't make rash decisions because of a volatile time like this.

We have lots of tips on avoiding investor fraud on page 24 of our Know Your Rights publication, and you can find them at the Secretary of State's Web site also.