There's no doubt about it, getting taken for a ride really throws you off-track. Investment fraud can happen to anyone, but you can take steps to protect yourself. Most importantly, you can adopt a "buyer beware" attitude. Keep your eyes open. Know the warning signs of a scam, and keep your money safe.
Explore this section to learn about common scams and new fraud bulletins so that you're prepared for the next time you're approached with a new investment opportunity.
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Do a search on a company in the National Cease Trade Orders Database.
In addition to the warnings above, here are some other scams to watch for:
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Read our latest enforcement orders to keep yourself well informed.
View the Executive Summary of the 2007 Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) Investor Study.