The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.
The site is secure.
The
https://
ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.
Below is a list of websites run by federal agencies, state regulators, consumer groups and self-regulatory organizations that may be helpful to individual investors. You can find out if you’re dealing with a registered investment professional with a free simple search on Investor.gov’s homepage.
