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The FSCA warns the public about scammers impersonating Ava Trade on Facebook, using names Van Vuuren and Calitz. These individuals are not authorized to offer financial services. Beware of red flags like unrealistic returns, urgent payment requests, and vague information. Verify providers with FSCA and report suspicious activity.
You can read the FSCA's full warning here.
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If you couldn’t make yesterday’s webinar on unclaimed benefits, we have uploaded the recording for you here. It was a great conversation on the collective struggles and possible solutions that National Treasury and the FSCA have in the pipeline.
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