NSSC Blog: Before You Invest

Recently the Nova Scotia Securities Commission has encountered several individuals that have been deceived into acting as money mules. Acting as a money mule is not only illegal, but also very dangerous as it could lead to criminal charges and potential financial loss.

Block off Thursday, April 23 on your calendars, and be sure to save the date for Nova Scotia Capital Markets 2026 (NSCM2026).

Have you ever received a text message from a wrong number? If the answer is no, you’re one of the very few people that can say that. A more appropriate question may be how often do you receive wrong number texts? There are people in our office that get them on a weekly basis, and some more frequently than that.

November is Financial Literacy Month (FLM), and the Nova Scotia Securities Commission has events and content planned throughout the month to help Nova Scotians become more financially literate and make more informed investment decisions.