Investment scams are becoming increasingly more sophisticated at targetting even the most vigilant person. Arm yourself with the information you need to protect yourself from being scammed.

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According to FMA research, around one in five Kiwis has been targeted by an investment scam.

Read the real stories of everyday Kiwis who lost money to investment scams

New Zealand warnings

Before you hand over your hard-earned cash, it's a good idea to check that the person or Company you're dealing with doesn't appear on our list of warnings and alerts. 

View the FMA's list of warnings and alerts

International warnings

IOSCO (International Organisation of Securities Commissions) receives alerts and warnings from its members about firms which are not authorised to provide investment services in the jurisdiction which issued the alert and warning. Some of the alerts and warnings are about unauthorised firms using names similar to those of authorised firms or about unauthorised firms falsely claiming to be associated with authorised firms.

View international warnings and alerts from IOSCO

If you suspect you have been targeted by an investment or financial scam, please contact us.

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