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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.
Jun 28, 2024 · June 28, 2024. With so many people on social media, it’s no surprise that scammers are there, too. A scammer might, for example, send you a message on Facebook, LinkedIn, or WhatsApp offering a chance to invest in cryptocurrency . But there’s no investment opportunity — just a scammer trying to take your money. Here’s what happens next.
Jun 18, 2024 · No caller — especially someone from your bank or investment company’s fraud department — will ever ask for the verification code. That’s always a scam. Stop and check it out. If you’re worried, call your real bank, broker, or investment advisor. Use the number you find on your statement — never the number the caller gave you, which ...
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...
Nov 5, 2021 · Scammers are impersonating banks and investment firms in an effort to con people into transferring them funds, the Alberta RCMP’s integrated market enforcement team (IMET) warns.
Mar 11, 2024 · If you’re an investment professional and have concerns that someone is using your name or information as part of a potential scam, contact your firm’s compliance department, and alert FINRA by calling the BrokerCheck hotline at (800) 289-9999 or emailing [email protected].
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May 18, 2021 · The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is warning the public about an investment scam claiming to represent Fidelity Investments. The scam provides investors with documents outlining two investment opportunities that purportedly offer a guaranteed and high rate of return on the investments.
