Mastering Money

S9 E02: Cryptocurrency Scams – The Digital Deception


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This episode explores the intricate world of cryptocurrency scams, key red flags, and strategies to protect oneself from falling prey to these schemes.

Join our experts Charlie Pettypiece, Senior Investigation Counsel in the Enforcement Branch of the Ontario Securities Commission and Dena Staikos, Manager in the Compliance and Registrant Regulation Branch of the Ontario Securities Commission, to learn more about Identifying warning signs of potential cryptocurrency scams and safe investing practices in the crypto market.

Key Takeaways:

  • Learn all about digital assets and crypto asset trading platforms to get started on your crypto journey
  • Learn why cryptocurrencies attract people and why it is crucial these assets are regulated
  • Learn how to protect yourself when investing into crypto – and what red flags you need to look out for
  • Additional Resources:

    • Get Smarter About Crypto
    • QuadrigaCX – A Review by Staff of the Ontario Securities Commission
    • Registered Crypto Asset Trading Platforms – OSC
    • Crypto Trading Platforms Authorized to do Business with Canadians – Canadian Securities Administrators
    • Red Flags of Crypto Fraud
    • How Alameda, FTX’s Sister Firm, Brought the Crypto Exchange Down – The New York Times
    • FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Convicted of Defrauding Cryptocurrency Customers – CBC News
    • Crypto Quiz
    • Crypto Survey
    • Investing Academy
    • How to spot & avoid crypto scams
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      The views expressed by our guests are theirs alone and not necessarily the views of CPA Canada or Ontario Securities Commission. This is a recorded Podcast. The information presented is current as of the date of recording. New and changing government legislations and programs may have come into effect since the recording date. Please seek additional professional advice or information before acting on any podcast information.

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