SEBI - Caution to Investors

I am copying it straight from SEBI's press release.
These all very important and basic points of investments.

Deal only with/ through SEBI registered intermediaries.

Do not get carried away by advertisements promising unrealistic gains and windfall profits.

Do not invest based on market rumours or unconfirmed or unauthentic news.

Be aware that advice through television or print media does not mean that it is the opinion of the channel or publisher.

Be extra cautious while using information available from media sources such as Websites/ Blogs/ Newspaper Advertisements/ SMS’s Emails/rumours/ advice through television or print media for information and tips for intra-day, short term or long term investing.

Do not be guided by astrological predictions on share prices and market movements.

Do not make investment decisions on the basis of implicit/explicit promises made by anyone.

Do not be unduly influenced by indicative returns.

Do not be unduly influenced by Bull Runs/Bear Runs while making investment decisions.