BCSC staff ambassadors tour the province, helping people to protect themselves from fraud and unsuitable investments. Our goal is to enable BC investors to develop critical thinking skills so they can become more informed of steps they should take to protect themselves when investing.
Where we are this month
Duncan
Be Fraud Aware seminar
June 4
Private event
Vancouver
Be Fraud Aware seminar – Cantonese
June 7
Private event
Coquitlam
Be Fraud Aware seminar
June 7
Private event
Oliver
Be Fraud Aware seminar
June 11
Private event
Kelowna
9th Annual Kelowna Seniors’ Safety Fair
June 12
9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Trinity Baptist Church 1905 Springfield Road
Come visit our exhibit and attend the Be Fraud Aware seminar at 10:00 am
All welcome! Lots of prizes! Cost: Free
For more information go to http://www.castanet.net/events/9th_annual_seniors_safety_fair/19379
Kelowna
Be Fraud Aware seminar
June 13 – morning
Private event
Kelowna
Be Fraud Aware Seminar
June 13 – evening
Private event
Vancouver
Be Fraud Aware seminar
June 17
Private event
Richmond
Be Fraud Aware seminar
June 17
Private event
Squamish
Be Fraud Aware seminar
June 18
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Squamish Seniors’ Centre 1201 Village Green Way
Everyone welcome! Cost: Free
Reserve your spot – 604-848-6898/604-898-3604 or at www.squamishlive.ca Course #26010
Vancouver
Be Fraud Aware seminar
June 18
Private event
We present to various service clubs such as Rotary, Probus, Newcomers, women’s groups, seniors’ organizations, and other networks. If your group of 20 or more would like to have the BCSC come and present InvestRight, please contact:
Anne Rutherglen
Program Manager, Outreach
Communications & Education
Email:[email protected]
phone: 604-899-6731 or toll free: 1-800-373-6393
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