There’s ‘something fishy’ about these schemes
Impersonators who have knowledge of the Authority’s investigations into scams are using this information to extort money from victims.
Warnings
Why policyholders complained to the short-term ombudsman in 2023
‘Lack of maintenance or wear and tear’ gave rise to most of the disputes in several categories of insurance.
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Indiberries & Co goes to ground after FSCA warning
The “investment platform” claims to offer investment opportunities in berry farming ventures while promising returns of up to 45% a month.
Consumers warned of latest social media scammers
The FSCA encourages the public to be cautious of fraudulent schemes on messaging platforms, as they are on the rise.
Centaur, IC Markets, and RCG Markets latest targets of impersonation scams
An offer to assist the investor with recovering her returns from the individuals who defrauded also turned out to be a scam.
Three FSPs’ licences, branding abused in social media investment scam
The FSCA is also investigating a company that may be selling guarantee insurance without authorisation.
WhatsApp ‘investment’ scam targets Fedgroup
The FSCA also alerts the public to a cryptocurrency trading platform that is not authorised to render services in South Africa
FSCA warns the public of potential pyramid scheme
The Authority also alerts the public to an unauthorised entity that is promising unrealistic returns from forex trading.
Another FSP targeted in an impersonation scam on social media
The FSCA says it is investigating various entities because of concerns that they may be offering unauthorised investments.
WhatsApp fraudsters are stealing and abusing legitimate FSPs’ branding
FSCA issues a spate of warnings about scammers impersonating authorised FSPs and offering unrealistic returns.
For whom the bell tolls
On 26 October, alone, the FSCA issued six warnings to the public against providers of financial services which the regulator suspected were conducting unregistered business. Four of the six were involved in the […]
For whom the bell tolls
On 26 October, alone, the FSCA issued six warnings to the public against providers of financial services which the regulator suspected were conducting unregistered business. Four of the six were involved in the […]
FSCA warnings – Stay abreast to advise clients
The FSCA often publishes media releases to warn the public against dubious service providers in the financial services industry. A recent example concerned a formal investigation into the activities of a company called […]
FSCA warnings – Stay abreast to advise clients
The FSCA often publishes media releases to warn the public against dubious service providers in the financial services industry. A recent example concerned a formal investigation into the activities of a company called […]
