Guest Blog: ASC – Seniors Month: Protecting Older Adults From Investment Scams
June 19th, 2026 June is Seniors Month in Canada, a time to celebrate and recognize the important role older adults play in our families and
June 19, 2026
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ASC CHECKFIRST – Investor Alert: Ramp-and-dump scams surge as fraudulent “investment groups” target unsuspecting investors
Apr 16, 2026 TORONTO – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is warning Canadians about fraudulent investment groups being promoted on social media that could be
May 7, 2026
RCMP | Strathcona County RCMP is warning residents about recent distraction thefts in the community
Strathcona County RCMP is warning residents about recent distraction thefts in the community Strathcona County, Alta. – Between February 1 and March 1, 2026,
March 19, 2026
ASC CHECKFIRST – What Fraud Prevention Month means for Alberta investors
March 3, 2026 It often starts in a way that feels harmless. A quick message from a “friend.” A direct message that looks professional and
March 10, 2026
EPS | Scam Sense
Scam Sense Although there is a long list of different scams that target Edmontonians every day, there are commonalities between the scams. Remember: scammers prey
February 24, 2026
ASC CHECKFIRST – ASC issues public interest order against Michael Rowland Tomkins
Feb 05, 2026 CALGARY – February 5, 2026 – The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) has permanently banned Michael Rowland Tomkins from participating in Alberta’s capital
February 19, 2026
ASC CHECKFIRST – Top investment scams to watch for in Alberta in 2026: How AI-driven scams are shaping investment fraud
By Rebecca Vargese – January 19, 2026 Each year brings with it new investing trends, platforms and opportunities. And with any exciting or top-of-mind trend or event
January 22, 2026
Bulletin – Crime Stoppers Month
JANUARY BULLETIN: Crime Stoppers Month 2026-01-01 January marks Crime Stoppers Month 2026, a time to highlight the vital role Crime Stoppers programs play in helping
January 8, 2026
ASC CHECKFIRST – How Canadians are investing is changing: Here’s what you should know
How Canadians are investing is changing: Here’s what you should know By Damilola Ibirinde – December 4, 2025 As was discussed in the “Focus on
December 18, 2025
ASC CHECKFIRST – Inside one of Alberta’s largest Ponzi schemes: How Black Box deceived investors and how to avoid similar scams
Inside one of Alberta’s largest Ponzi schemes: How Black Box deceived investors and how to avoid similar scams When news of an investment scam
November 19, 2025
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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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