| Name | Pump and dump scheme |
|---|---|
| Issued By | Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) |
| Date | |
| Supporting Documents | Link to press release or alert information on issuing jurisdiction's website [10/20/2015 8:00 AM][English] Link to press release or alert information on issuing jurisdiction's website [10/20/2015 8:00 AM][French] |
| Tags | |
| Note | Investor Alert: Canadian securities regulators issue warning about messaging applications being used to entice investors | Mise en garde à l’intention des investisseurs : les autorités en valeurs mobilières du Canada invitent à la prudence à l’égard des applications de messagerie utilisées pour attirer les investisseurs |
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