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May 31, 2021 · Recently, the CSA has noted an increase in the number of scams involving the use of professional looking electronic brochures and other marketing material, designed to deceive Canadian investors into visiting “spoofed” websites. How the scam works – giving victims a false sense of security
Nov 5, 2021 · Known as 'brand hijacking' scams or 'clone firms,' the scams target victims through online searches for investment products, the RCMP's integrated market enforcement team said Friday.
Scammers pretend to work for the CAFC, police, government agencies, financial regulators, and investor protection agencies. They might contact you over the phone, through a text message or email, or in person at your front door.
Exempt securities on their own are not scams—but these investments, typically aimed at wealthier investors, are often the basis of a scam. The scam usually starts with an unsolicited pitch to invest in a promising business that’s about to go public.
Aug 13, 2023 · Scammers are turning to deep fakes of trusted public figures to take your money through bogus online ads. The National’s Ian Hanomansing is among them. He found out what the law says and what...
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Oct 24, 2011 · The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), the council of the securities regulators of Canada’s provinces and territories, today released a list of financial products and practices often used by scam artists to trap investors.
