The Canadian Securities Administrators has launched a digital campaign for Fraud Prevention Month to remind Canadians to “get the full picture” before making an investment decision. The campaign encourages Canadian investors to use the tools and information available on the CSA’s website to ensure an investment is right for them and to avoid investment fraud.
In recent months, Saskatchewan has seen an increase in fraudulent investment opportunities that involve cryptocurrency. The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan has created a fraud prevention campaign to raise awareness about fraudsters who lure investors into get rich quick schemes using cryptocurrency as an incentive.
The FCAA is also participating in the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre’s Fraud Prevention campaign and will be releasing a series of social media posts that highlight investment fraud red flags so investors can learn how to protect themselves.

The CSA has a number of investor tools and resources available here, designed to help Canadians be informed investors. Investors can stay informed of the latest investor tips, news and developments by following @CSA_News on Twitter and @CSA.ACVM on Facebook.