If you think that you may be a victim of investment fraud in Ontario, contact the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) at 1-877-785-1555. Outside of Ontario, you can contact the securities regulator in your province or territory.
Contact the OSC as soon as you can so we can review the situation and investigate further if needed. It’s important to always report fraud. The information you provide may be critical to your investigation and you may also help stop others from being defrauded.
Not sure what to look for?
You may suspect you have been defrauded, or you just feel something in your accounts is not right. If you’re unsure what to do, contact the OSC for help.
Investment scams usually involve getting you to put up money for a questionable investment – or one that doesn’t exist at all. The signs of fraud can include promises of high returns with little or no risk, claims of a “hot tip” or insider information, pressure to buy, and the seller not registered to sell investment products.
For other types of fraud, you may contact the Canadian Anti-fraud Centre.
Take action
If you suspect fraud, report it immediately.
