{"id":60500,"date":"2023-12-27T13:09:20","date_gmt":"2023-12-27T05:09:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/?p=60500"},"modified":"2023-12-27T18:09:30","modified_gmt":"2023-12-27T10:09:30","slug":"securities-commission-investor-alert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/securities-commission-investor-alert","title":{"rendered":"Securities Commissions Adds Three New Names To Investor Alert List"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Securities Commission (SC), Malaysia\u2019s sole regulator of the capital markets, has updated their Investor Alert list, with three new names in the list.<\/span><\/p>\n SC updated on this yesterday (Tuesday), notifying investors of these three new names<\/a> on the list;<\/span><\/p>\n The Investor Alert<\/span><\/a> list is a list issued by the SC that includes the name of entities, companies and persons that are operating in the markets without proper authorization, participating in activities that are regulated without a licence, or misusing and misrepresenting SC\u2019s logo.<\/span><\/p>\n A potential clone entity is an entity that might be running a \u2018<\/span>clone firm scam<\/span><\/a>\u2019, a scam where a fraudulent person or entity impersonates a legitimate or licenced entity.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking to make any type of investment or get involved in any market activity, make sure that the company you\u2019re working with holds a valid licence and authorization from SC before doing anything.<\/span><\/p>\n In 2023, over 240 names have been added by SC to the list until December<\/a>. The list is updated periodically for the public\u2019s reference. The list is available at SC\u2019s website \u2013 https:\/\/www.sc.com.my\/investor-alert<\/a>. Members of the public are encouraged to alert the SC if you come across any suspicious capital market activities.<\/p>\n As always, be vigilant and #JanganKenaScam.<\/p>\n\n
<\/span>Operating without licence, running a clone firm scam among top alerts<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>Over 240 names added to list in 2023<\/span><\/h2>\n