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Spoofed websites can imitate legitimate investment firms and trading platforms. Launch the activity, review the site carefully and practise spotting signals that something is wrong before you send money or share personal information.
Before contacting an investment firm online
Before contacting any investment firm you find online, remember:
- Be suspicious of any unsolicited investment offers made online, on social media or over the phone, especially if they require payment in Bitcoin or other digital assets. Remain cautious even if you initiated contact with the firm.
- Always check the registration of any firm you are interested in by visiting CheckFirst.ca. Securities law requires that all investment industry professionals and firms be registered.
- Take the time to contact the number listed on the firm's registration. You can find this information by conducting a registration check at CheckFirst.ca. Avoid using the unverified number on the firm's website because you may be contacting the fraudster.
- Be mindful of the red flags of cloned or spoofed websites for firms found through internet searches and pop-up ads.
Additional fraud awareness resources on cloned and spoofed websites
These related resources provide more context on clone firms, spoofed websites and online investment scam tactics.
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