This bulletin was prepared to provide information on investment recovery pitch scams, which target Canadians who have previously been victimized.
Guide
Influencers and celebrities may be paid to endorse an investment product, or their likeness may be used by scammers to create fake endorsements. Be wary of investment endorsements from celebrities or professional athletes on TV, radio, news sites or social media.
News and Alerts
29 Nov 2017
As the holiday season approaches, the Financial and Consumer Services Commission (FCNB) is warning consumers about gifting circles.
Guide
You may have heard about the risks associated with buying crypto - it's a highly volatile and speculative asset. However, if you’ve evaluated the risks and are comfortable with them, you might still be considering it. Maybe a friend or family member has even mentioned a promising opportunity that seems too good to pass up (cue the red flag!).
News and Alerts
7 Mar 2016
Consumers and businesses should be cautious if organizations or businesses that they do not know ask to invest in them or provide personal information.
News and Alerts
27 Sep 2013
A secret shopper scam is targeting New Brunswickers, the Financial and Consumer Services Commission is warning.
News and Alerts
6 Mar 2024
New Brunswickers reported losing more than $1.2 million to investment frauds and scams in 2023, according to the Financial and Consumer Services Commission of New Brunswick (the Commission).
News and Alerts
7 Mar 2024
Calgary – To mark Fraud Prevention Month, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is reminding Canadians to remain vigilant about potential investment scams and misleading adv
News and Alerts
3 Jun 2024
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) are raising awareness among Canadians about the increasing threat of sophisticated scams, particular
News and Alerts
22 Feb 2017
The Financial and Consumer Services Commission is warning consumers to be aware of an apparent “spoofing” attempt by a scam artist claiming to be PetroChina International Co., Ltd.