June 15th is the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
The Canadian Securities Administration offer 5 tips on how to avoid online investment scams:
1. Avoid investment opportunities promoted online
2. Beware of online investing groups
3. Beware of new online connections
4. Legitimate advisors ask to name your Trusted Contact Person
5. Check investments if they are legitimate at AreTheyRegistered.ca (this is a National Registration Search tool)