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The ASC is the regulatory agency responsible for administering Alberta's securities laws.
07/24/2026
Investment scams often rely on trust, personal connections and promises of guaranteed returns. The BG Wealth Sharing scam highlights several warning signs investors should watch for before investing.
Learn how to recognize common red flags and protect yourself in our latest investor education article: https://www.checkfirst.ca/2026/07/22/what-investors-can-learn-from-the-bg-wealth-sharing-scam/
07/17/2026
⚠️Be wary of unsolicited communications or official-looking documents from individuals claiming to work for the ASC.
Fraudsters use tactics, such as spoofed documents and misleading communications on behalf of credible agencies or law enforcement to connect with their victims. Be aware!
If you receive an unsolicited phone call, text message or email from someone saying they are an ASC employee, check before taking any action.
Make sure to contact the ASC Public Information Officer directly if you have any concerns:
📞Phone: 403-355-4151
☎️Toll-free: 1-877-355-4488
✉️Email: inquiries @ asc. ca
07/16/2026
CSA seeks comment on modernizing the regulation of public companies: https://ow.ly/om8J50Zohw8
Many Albertans have been impacted by the recent BG Wealth Sharing scam and its associated fraudulent trading platform, DSJ Exchange, also known as DSJ EX.
Promoted through social media and messaging apps, investors in this international scheme were promised unrealistic returns, including claims that they could rapidly double their money.
A key part of how this scheme spread was the sense of community it created. Through online groups and constant messaging, BG Wealth Sharing made investors feel connected and part of something legitimate. Early withdrawals and “success stories” built trust, encouraging people to share the opportunity with friends, family and their broader communities.
As the BG Wealth Sharing scam began to collapse, many investors found they could no longer withdraw their funds and were instead asked to pay additional “taxes” or “fees”, one of the clearest red flags of an investment scam.
Following the scam, the ASC saw an increase in the number of people being targeted and promised that they can get their BG Wealth Sharing funds recovered, if they pay an upfront fee. This isn’t true.
Often funds are not recoverable, and those working to stop further harm do not charge taxes or fees. Follow-up or recovery room scams exploit people when they are already vulnerable and can cause even more financial and emotional harm.
Recently, the ASC issued several cease-and-desist letters to promoters linked to BG Wealth Sharing. We continue to work with securities regulators and other law enforcement entities in Canada and the U.S. with an aim to stop further harm to the public.
📃For more information on the ASC cease-and-desist letters: https://www.asc.ca/News-and-Publications/News-Releases/2026/05/25-ASC-issues-cease-and-desist-letters-to-prevent-further-harm-to-victims-of-BG-Wealth-Sharing
⚠️View the ASC’s Investment Caution List of known companies, individuals and websites that may pose a high risk to investors: asc.ca/icl
✔️Unbiased investor education tools and resources: checkfirst.ca
07/01/2026
Happy Canada Day! Today we recognize the strength and collaboration that support our capital markets. As Alberta’s provincial securities regulator, we value our work alongside fellow regulators across our great nation to help foster fair and efficient markets for Canadians.
06/26/2026
06/24/2026
🤳Many people are turning to online platforms to meet new friends and build meaningful connections. But it also means staying alert to scammers who use these spaces to pose as trustworthy companions and attempt to steal money through fake relationships.
June is Seniors Month across Canada, making it the perfect time to brush up on the common red flags of relationship and investment scams and help keep yourself and your loved ones protected:
🚩A new online contact who claims to have exclusive or “can’t‑miss” investment insights
🚩Being encouraged to use a specific app or platform to invest
🚩Pressure to act quickly to secure a supposed opportunity
🚩Requests for remote access to your device to “assist” with investing
🚩Sudden or intense interest in your financial situation
Learn more about how to spot and avoid friendship and romance scams:
https://www.checkfirst.ca/2024/02/13/romance-scams-protect-yourself-from-online-investment-fraud/
06/19/2026
Deepfake scams are becoming more convincing.
Fraudsters are using AI-generated videos to impersonate trusted voices such as politicians or alter appearances to seem familiar and lower your guard, all to promote fake investment opportunities.
However, even as these scams evolve, the basics still protect you:
✔️ Slow down before you act
✔️ Check registration before you invest or act on advice
✔️ Be cautious of unsolicited investment pitches in videos, DMs or social media ads
🤖Learn more about how AI how AI-driven scams are shaping investment fraud in 2026: https://www.checkfirst.ca/2026/01/19/top-investment-scams-to-watch-for-in-alberta-in-2026-how-ai-driven-scams-are-shaping-investment-fraud/
06/19/2026
June is Seniors' Month. An opportunity recognize the older adults in our lives. With the surge of AI and investment scams, its now more important to highlight common red flags and strategies to protect yourself and loved ones from investment scams.
🔍 Learn how to spot the warning signs in our latest investor education article https://www.checkfirst.ca/2026/06/16/seniors-month-protecting-older-adults-from-investment-scams/
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