Securities Fraud Alert
It has come to our attention that one or more individuals posing as representatives of legitimate investment managers are engaging in fraudulent attempts to offer discounted securities to investors.
Warning Signs of Fraudulent Activity:
- 'Verify your account' requests – Legitimate investment managers will never ask you to enter full account details, passwords or PINs outside of a secure process.
- Incorrect contact information – Addresses and phone numbers that cannot be verified are a clear sign of fraud.
- Bank accounts in offshore jurisdictions – Legitimate investment managers will not provide you with bank account details in offshore jurisdictions and ask you to transfer funds to such accounts.
Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself:
- Protect your information – Do not send confidential information via e-mail unless you know the recipient and you know that the process is protected through encryption.
- Emails – Delete all suspicious emails without opening them. Be particularly careful when opening attachments to emails.
- Solicitation – Most legitimate, registered investment managers are unlikely to cold call you or contact you without a request.
- Contact and verify – Confirm the company’s address and telephone number. Check the company’s website or through the local regulatory authorities.
- Regulatory registration – Contact local regulatory authorities (such as the FSA or SEC) to confirm a company’s registration. These agencies also have extensive information on their websites on how to protect yourself against fraud.
AXA Rosenberg is committed to safeguarding all confidential information about our clients.
If you are concerned about any potential fraud, please contact compliance@axarosenberg.com or your nearest police station.
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