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Dec 23, 2021 · Sue Labine, Call Centre Supervisor for the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, said the top scam in Canada from January 2021 to September of this year is the investment scam, with Canadians losing...
May 31, 2021 · How the scam works – giving victims a false sense of security. The scam provides investors with high quality brochures and other investment documents that appear to have been produced by easily recognizable banks, insurance companies, mutual fund companies, etc.
Feb 20, 2015 · Check scam. The scammer went on to promise Beverly a wage of $40 per hour, mentioned various types of software she would need to do the job, and then: “The company's accountant will mail out ...
Aug 8, 2023 · Scammers are lurking on LinkedIn and other job sites, posing as “recruiters” for well-known companies. But instead of looking to hire you, they’re really looking to take your money and personal information. It starts with a direct message on a job search site like Indeed or LinkedIn.
Oct 9, 2019 · Two simple steps can help protect you from being swindled in an investment scam: Check the background of anyone selling or offering you an investment and confirm that the person is currently registered or licensed. It only takes a few minutes using the free and simple search tools on Investor.gov.
If someone contacts you to offer an investment opportunity, or you find a suspicious website, be wary. It could be a scam. This investor alert list can help you know which companies, businesses and websites (or ‘entities’) are not to be trusted.
Oct 9, 2019 · Petersen, the SEC brought charges against the owners and operators of several boiler-room-like call centers for defrauding investors. The SEC’s complaint alleges the call centers’ employees passed themselves off as “brokers” and “financial advisors” despite having little or no relevant experience.
