OSC Investor News
PROTECTING AGAINST FRAUD
June 28, 2011 - The Ontario Securities Commission is starting to see the results of its first prosecutions under anti-fraud and anti-misrepresentation provisions that were added ...
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May 18, 2011 - Since 2007, a specialized OSC Enforcement team has been dedicated to shutting down Ontario-based “boiler room” operations. A boiler room involves unregistered salespeople illegally ...
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March 18, 2011 - In an advance fee fraud, the victim is persuaded to pay money up front in order to take advantage of an offer promising significantly more in return. The catch is ...
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February 23, 2011 - Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) Chair Howard Wetston, Q.C., announced today that the OSC is examining new tools to deliver strong investor protection through an enhanced ...
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October 12, 2010 - You may have seen newspaper or online ads or received email or telephone offers about how you can make quick profits ...
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August 25, 2010 - Getting help with your complaint, a guide for investors, has been updated to reflect changes to the complaint process that help make it easier and faster for investors to ...
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August 9, 2010 - The groups may be different, but the tactics are the same. Known as “affinity fraud”, the perpetrator targets members of a group or association, exploiting their trust to steal their money. Common targets include ...
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July 13, 2010 - The Ontario Securities Commission is cautioning investors about companies that promise high returns on investments in land development projects.
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January 27, 2010 - A free seminar may seem like a good opportunity to learn more ...
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December 2, 2009 - Why is it important for someone selling investments to be registered? Any person or company selling securities or offering ...
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October 5, 2009 - According to the 2009 CSA Investor Index, most Canadians recognize various “flags” that indicate ...
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