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Heather Hartmann

Alberta
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What investors can learn from the BG Wealth Sharing scam

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By Leyla Ibrahimova, Heather Hartmann
| checkfirst.ca
The BG Wealth Sharing scam did more than take money from its victims; it used trust, personal relationships and community connections to expand and draw in new victims. The impacts were significant: they affected the financial security of many Albertans and damaged trust among friends, families and communities. Understanding how the scam operated can help investors recognize similar warning signs and take steps to protect themselves.
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Seniors Month: Protecting older adults from investment scams

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By Leyla Ibrahimova, Heather Hartmann
| checkfirst.ca
June is Seniors Month in Canada, a time to celebrate and recognize the important role older adults play in our families and communities. It’s also an opportunity to share more information about how to help protect the seniors in our lives from increasingly sophisticated investment scams.
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Ramp-and-dump scams: How they work and how to spot them before you invest

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By Damilola Ibirinde, Heather Hartmann
| checkfirst.ca
Fraudsters are getting bolder and more sophisticated. Across Canada, regulators are seeing a surge in ramp‑and‑dump scams, a new twist on pump-and-dump scams. In the end, scammers walk away with profits, and everyday investors are left with losses. If you use messaging apps like WhatsApp, Discord or Telegram, or spend time on platforms such as Instagram or Facebook, you may have already come across a ramp-and-dump scam.
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