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Want to know the Top 3 investment frauds to watch out for in 2025? Read our latest blog post. buff.ly/slBlBLL

Have you heard of NovaCrypto? Maybe you’ve seen NovaCrypto ads online or around Halifax? NovaCrypto.ca isn’t real. We created it to teach investors about fraudulent crypto trading websites. Learn more by reading our latest blog post. buff.ly/GiVXGQK

Have you ever been approached with an investment opportunity that you thought might be fraud? Were you able to recognize it in time to avoid losing your money? Learn how to protect yourself from investment fraud by watching our video

We're returning to the Halifax Central Library later this month and partnering with @hfxpublib to deliver our crypto assets and securities regulation presentation Crypto Assets & Securities Regulation Wednesday March 26 - 7-8 p.m. Halifax Central Library buff.ly/sYsLHfV

On April 1, 2025 some registration functions are being delegated to CIRO. Learn what this means for registrants and registered firms by visiting the “Delegation to CIRO of Registration Function for Investment Dealers and Mutual Fund Dealers - FAQ” on our website. buff.ly/AjxzVqw

The Commission maintains a webpage which lists all registered #crypto asset trading platforms. The webpage lists the name of the registered entity, the name they operate under, category of registration and documents that grant them exemptive relief. buff.ly/97kbInJ

If you're buying or trading crypto ensure you're doing it as safely as possible. Watch our short video for some questions to ask yourself to protect yourself from fraud when buying crypto. buff.ly/4UjlC9z

Investors are losing millions of dollars to impersonation scams each year. It could be to someone impersonating a rich celebrity to someone impersonating a regulator or law enforcement. Learn more about impersonation scams be reading our blog post. buff.ly/MJUFpBD

Nova Scotians continue to lose millions to investment fraud. Find out our top frauds to watch out for in 2025 in our latest blog post. buff.ly/slBlBLL

We're returning to the Halifax Central Library later this month and partnering with @hfxpublib to deliver our crypto assets and securities regulation presentation Crypto Assets & Securities Regulation Wednesday March 26 - 7-8 p.m. Halifax Central Library buff.ly/sYsLHfV

Are you buying or trading crypto assets or thinking about starting? In Nova Scotia losses to crypto-related fraud continue to increase and are into the millions. To help protect yourself from fraud when trading crypto assets ask yourself these questions found in our short video. buff.ly/4UjlC9z

Have you ever checked the registration of your investment adviser? Most people haven’t. Anyone selling or advising on securities must be registered with their provincial or territorial securities regulator. Learn more about registration and how to check by visiting our website. buff.ly/ux6MnCq

Our enforcement division has compiled their top 3 investment fraud warnings for 2025. Read our latest blog post to find them. buff.ly/slBlBLL

John is a DIY investor always looking for a new investment opportunity. Has he found a great new investment from his new online friend Tim? Can you spot the red flags of investment fraud to protect yourself and your money?

In NS you may have noticed ads for an online #crypto trading platform called NovaCrypto. We’ve got a secret. NovaCrypto.ca isn’t real. It was created by NSSC to teach investors about fraudulent crypto trading sites. Learn more in our blog post buff.ly/GiVXGQK

Is the online crypto asset trading platform you use registered with securities regulators? If you don't know visit our website to find out. buff.ly/97kbInJ

Want to know the Top 3 investment frauds to watch out for in 2025? Read our latest blog post. buff.ly/slBlBLL

Can you spot the red flag when Carl researches a new investment opportunity? Watch Part 4 from our Spot the Red Flags of Investment Fraud video series to find out!

More than 50% of investment fraud reported in Canada since 2019 is connected to fraudulent #crypto trading websites. That’s why we created NovaCrypto.ca to inform NS residents. Learn more about NovaCrypto by reading our latest blog post. buff.ly/GiVXGQK

Are you buying or trading crypto assets or thinking about starting? In Nova Scotia losses to crypto-related fraud continue to increase and are into the millions. To protect yourself from fraud when trading crypto assets ask yourself the questions in our latest blog post. buff.ly/4PLmRd5

If you're buying or trading crypto ensure you're doing it as safely as possible. Watch our short video for some questions to ask yourself to protect yourself from fraud when buying crypto. buff.ly/4UjlC9z

Do you have a complaint about your adviser? Maybe you’ve been offered what you believe is an investment scam? Tell us about it. Visit our website and fill out our complaint form. buff.ly/XUIdaDb

Is the online crypto asset trading platform you use registered with securities regulators? If you don't know visit our website to find out buff.ly/97kbInJ

We're returning to the Halifax Central Library later this month and partnering with @hfxpublib to deliver our crypto assets and securities regulation presentation. Crypto Assets and Securities Regulation Wednesday March 26 - 7-8 p.m. Halifax Central Library buff.ly/sYsLHfV

The winter semester is in full swing which means the Student Connections program is back! Would you like the Nova Scotia Securities Commission to speak to your class, club, or student/youth organization? To learn more read our latest blog post.

We're returning to the Halifax Central Library later this month and partnering with @hfxpublib to deliver our crypto assets and securities regulation presentation. Crypto Assets and Securities Regulation Wednesday March 26 - 7-8 p.m. Halifax Central Library buff.ly/sYsLHfV

Did you know crypto asset trading platforms (CTPs) need to register with securities regulators to legally do business in Nova Scotia? Find out which CTPs are registered by visiting our website. buff.ly/97kbInJ

Instances of crypto-related fraud continue to increase in Nova Scotia. If you're buying or trading crypto read our latest blog post for some questions to think about to protect yourself from fraud. buff.ly/4PLmRd5

Are you buying or trading crypto assets or thinking about starting? In Nova Scotia losses to crypto-related fraud continue to increase and are into the millions. To help protect yourself from fraud when trading crypto assets ask yourself these questions found in our short video.

Have you heard of NovaCrypto? Maybe you’ve seen NovaCrypto ads online or around Halifax? NovaCrypto.ca isn’t real. We created it to teach investors about fraudulent crypto trading websites. Learn more by reading our latest blog post. buff.ly/GiVXGQK

Can you spot the red flag when Amy’s friend offers her a “great investment opportunity?” Our “Spot the Red Flags of Investment Fraud’ video series can help you learn about and spot the red flags.

Do you know the warning signs of investment fraud? They can help you spot and avoid investment fraud, protecting your money. Visit our website to learn the warning signs. buff.ly/WnRs2EX

In NS you may have noticed ads for an online #crypto trading platform called NovaCrypto. We’ve got a secret. NovaCrypto.ca isn’t real. It was created by NSSC to teach investors about fraudulent crypto trading sites. Learn more in our blog post buff.ly/GiVXGQK

CSA Investor Alert: Canadian securities regulators warn the public about fraudsters impersonating the CSA buff.ly/KfH2fNu

Impersonation scams are becoming more and more common and using rich and famous people to lure investors into frauds and scams. Learn more about impersonation scams by reading our blog post. buff.ly/MJUFpBD

Bruce doesn’t want to miss out on what could be a lucrative investment. Maybe he should miss out if it’s investment fraud. Watch our video and try and spot the red flags of investment fraud.

We're returning to the Halifax Central Library later this month and partnering with @hfxpublib to deliver our crypto assets and securities regulation presentation. Crypto Assets and Securities Regulation Wednesday March 26 - 7-8 p.m. Halifax Central Library buff.ly/P3ubtIo

If you're buying or trading crypto ensure you're doing it as safely as possible. Read our latest blog post for some questions to ask yourself to protect yourself from fraud when buying crypto. buff.ly/4PLmRd5

Do you use an online crypto asset trading platform? Is it registered with securities regulators? Find out by visiting our website. buff.ly/97kbInJ

Would you like the Nova Scotia Securities Commission to speak to your class, club, or other organization? Throughout the school year were visiting high schools, colleges and universities in NS. To get on the list, contact us buff.ly/EuSx1nX

The Commission maintains a webpage which lists all registered #crypto asset trading platforms. The webpage lists the name of the registered entity, the name they operate under, category of registration and documents that grant them exemptive relief. buff.ly/97kbInJ

If you're buying or trading crypto ensure you're doing it as safely as possible. Watch our short video for some questions to ask yourself to protect yourself from fraud when buying crypto. buff.ly/4UjlC9z

Canadians losing millions to investment scams: CSA, CAFC and RCMP urge vigilance and reporting buff.ly/6bMxDAU

More than 50% of investment fraud reported in Canada since 2019 is connected to fraudulent #crypto trading websites. That’s why we created NovaCrypto.ca to inform NS residents. Learn more about NovaCrypto by reading our latest blog post. buff.ly/GiVXGQK

Joe has been offered a new investment opportunity. Is it legit? Could it be investment fraud? Watch part one of our video series “Spot the red flag of investment fraud” to see of you can spot the red flags.

Are you buying or trading crypto assets or thinking about starting? In Nova Scotia losses to crypto-related fraud continue to increase and are into the millions. To protect yourself from fraud when trading crypto assets ask yourself the questions in our latest blog post. buff.ly/4PLmRd5

Did you know anyone selling or advising on securities must be registered with their provincial or territorial securities regulator? Learn how you can check registration by visiting our website. buff.ly/ux6MnCq

We're returning to the Halifax Central Library TONIGHT and partnering with Halifax Public Libraries to deliver our investment fraud prevention presentation. Protect yourself from investment fraud Thursday, March 13 - 7-8 p.m. Halifax Central Library buff.ly/BgBwqCL

Instances of crypto-related fraud continue to increase in Nova Scotia. If you're buying or trading crypto read our latest blog post for some questions to think about to protect yourself from fraud. buff.ly/4PLmRd5

Did you know crypto asset trading platforms (CTPs) need to register with securities regulators to legally do business in Nova Scotia? Find out which CTPs are registered by visiting our website. buff.ly/97kbInJ