National Investor Warnings
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National Investor Warnings 

The Alberta Securities Commission is working together with other provinces and territories to ensure you receive important investor warnings. Here you will find a list of alerts put out by other jurisdictions.

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Private companiesWhat to know about investing in private companies.6/5/2008British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC)
Retirement planningUnderstand your pension to accurately predict your retirement income and safely plan for your retirement.4/24/2008British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC)
Subprime mortgage crisisAdvisory for investors filing complaints with the OBSI (Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments) about asset backed commercial paper investments (ABCP), also known as the “subprime mortgage crisis”.4/9/2008British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC)
Unregistered opportunitiesMake sure the company or individual you are investing with is registered.3/17/2008Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF)
Affinity fraudWatch out for affinity fraud - what it is and how can you avoid it.3/12/2008Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF)
Social networking websitesLook out for possible affinity fraud when using social networking websites. (follow up from Jan 31)3/4/2008British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC)
Investing in volatile marketsKeep an eye out for the scams that can exist in volatile markets.2/19/2008British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC)
Subprime mortgage crisisWhat the subprime mortgage crisis is and how it affects Canadians.2/14/2008British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC)
Unregistered advisersWarning to investors about unregistered advisers (Larroque Asset Management and Andre Sogouin).2/12/2008Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF)
Investing in volatile marketsDealing with volatile markets.2/5/2008Nova Scotia Securities Commission
Social networking websitesProtect yourself from fraudsters who take advantage of information shared on social networking websites - including those discussing investment products and seminars.1/31/2008British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC)
RRSP Advertising/PlanningTips and tools for your RRSP planning.1/14/2008Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF)
Unsolicited opportunitiesWarning to be wary of persons promoting securities, particularly over the telephone, with claims as to their listing on stock exchanges.1/10/2008Nova Scotia Securities Commission
Unregistered opportunitiesWarning about unregistered investment opportunities (Landbankers Intl. Sierra Madre Holdings, and Bonzac Associates).12/14/2007Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF)
Unregistered opportunitiesWarning about non-registered companies (Heartford Capital Management).11/20/2007Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF)
Gold and oil opportunitiesWarning about an alleged investment scheme involving gold, oil and other options being offered to Canadian investors (Heartford Capital Management).11/9/2007New Brunswick Securities Commission (NBSC)
Illegal investment opportunitiesBeware of illegal investment opportunities (Triclean Enterprises).9/18/2007Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF)
Investment seminarsTips to identify investment seminars that may be fraudulent.8/15/2007Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF)
Unsolicited opportunitiesReminder to investors to be cautious when making investment decisions with firms with which they are not familiar.8/7/2007Prince Edward Island Securities Office (PEISO)
Exempt market securitiesWhat you need to know about exempt market securities.7/18/2007Nova Scotia Securities Commission
Investment advertisingExercise caution when reading investment advertisements.7/13/2007Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF)

These links are not necessarily endorsed by the ASC. They are merely provided as a courtesy. For more information about the content contained therein please contact the jurisdiction directly.