Be Aware of Schemes and Scams

Here you will find information about schemes and scams that may put you at risk. Being aware of this type of activity will help you become a better informed investor.

The topics that will be addressed are those reported to us by our partner agencies around the world and also by you, the investor.

Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) Investor Alerts – Here, you can consult CSA member investor alerts. The list is intended to assist the public and the securities industry in conducting due diligence. The subjects of these alerts are persons or companies who appear to be engaging in securities activities that may pose a risk to investors.

 Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) Notices and Guidance – Committed to protecting investors and the integrity of our markets, IIROC investor alerts caution Canadian investors about potential harmful activity by individuals or organizations.

Additional Reports:

Ontario Securities Commission (OSC): Statement of Allegations issued against Polo Digital Assets, Ltd. (Poloniex)

Toronto – The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today published a Statement of Allegations against Polo Digital Assets, Ltd. (Poloniex) for failing to comply with Ontario securities law. Poloniex, incorporated in the Republic of Seychelles, is operating an unregistered crypto asset trading platform, encouraging Canadians to use the platform, and allowing Ontario residents to trade crypto asset products that are securities and derivatives. Read more.

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Office of the Superintendent of Securities

Investigations
Tel: (709) 729-2596

Fax: (709) 729-4901

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