First impressions are powerful, and scam artists try to use this to their advantage. It’s important to remember that regardless of how impressive a website looks or what celebrities appear to endorse an investment, the opportunity may well be a fraudulent one. No matter how good an opportunity looks or sounds, it’s important to do your own research.
Red Flags
Becoming a victim of investment fraud can be devastating. And it’s easier than many people think for scam artists to con you out of your hard earned money. But there’s good news: even the most sophisticated, well-orchestrated schemes usually present red flags – you just need to know what to look for. Protect yourself and your money – CheckFirst.
Red Flags to Check A Website For
Fortunately, even the most sophisticated websites touting fraudulent investments often have red flags. Make sure to look closely at the site for warning signs like these:

- The company or person is not registered with the ASC or with another Canadian securities regulator.
- The company description is vague, with little to no information about the management team.
- Besides the website, there’s no information available on the Internet about the company.
- There are grammatical and spelling errors.
- The contact information is not accurate.
- The company is located overseas.
Have you seen a Red Flag?
Check Their Registration.
If anything you’ve read here sounds familiar, don’t hand over your money — check the registration of the company or the person right away.