Staying ahead of investment scams in 2023
Staying ahead of investment scams in 2023 March is Fraud Prevention Month, a time when Albertans are reminded to brush up on their knowledge
March 23, 2023
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Keeping investment scams out of your online social and dating life
Keeping investment scams out of your online social and dating life With Valentine’s day just around the corner, we wanted to bring awareness
February 12, 2023
A trusted contact person: Enhancing your financial protection as you age
A trusted contact person: Enhancing your financial protection as you age By James MacTavish For those who invest with a financial institution or firm,
February 10, 2023
Four reasons to consider opening or contributing to your RRSP or Group RRSP
Have you considered opening an RRSP? Have you been interested in contributing to your RRSP? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then
January 18, 2023
ASC highlights top investment risks for 2023
By Annemarie Marshall, Senior Advisor, Investor & Industry Education, Alberta Securities Commission The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) has compiled a list of the top investment
January 17, 2023
Scam Update from Amazon Prime Canada
Here is an update from Amazon Prime regarding scams and how to protect yourself. · Order confirmation scams. These are unexpected calls/texts/emails that often refer to
January 5, 2023
Kicking off the new year with resolutions to strengthen your financial fitness
For many, the new year is a time for personal reflection and goal setting. These goals or resolutions could be to hit the gym more
December 17, 2022
Top 12 Scams During The Holidays
Top 12 Scams During The Holidays The spirit of the holidays is a time of giving for most but, for scammers, it is a time
December 1, 2022
Investment fraud prevention: Tips for staying safe in a post-pandemic world
Investment fraud prevention: Tips for staying safe in a post-pandemic world By James MacTavish Over the past year Albertans of all ages experienced social isolation
October 31, 2022
Overcoming Your Behavioural Biases When Investing
Overcoming Your Behavioural Biases When Investing By James MacTavish at Alberta Securities Commission Investing is rife with choices, and sometimes to avoid the uncomfortable
October 5, 2022
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Buy and Sell Scam
Beware of selling goods or services online. Fraudsters often send a generic message that expresses interest in purchasing the product or service without seeing it
Counterfeit Merchandise Scam
Counterfeit merchandise is often sold at a deal that is too good to be true and tactics on the length of the deal such as
Animal/Pet Scam
Animal scams often appear in classified ads and the animals being advertised are often listed at a very low price or free. Interested buyers often
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