Summary
FINRA warns member firms of an ongoing phishing campaign that involves fraudulent emails (see sample in Appendix) purporting to be from FINRA and using one of at least three imposter FINRA domain names:
“@finrar-reporting.org”
“@Finpro-finrar.org”
“@gateway2-finra.org”
The email asks the recipient to click a link to “view request” and provide information to “complete” that request
Hi there,
I am writing in severe opposition to Regulatory Notice #22-08 which explores the possibility of a number of limitations and regulations on the common investor. This regulation is absurd and I am completely against it!
First, it is my right as a citizen of this country to invest my money as I wish. Only I can determine what is and isn't best for myself and my family financially
Impact: All Firms
This notification is to warn member firms of an ongoing phishing campaign that involves fraudulent emails purporting to be from FINRA and using the domain names “@finrarps.org” or “@finrarps.net”. The domains of “finrarps.org” and “finrarps.net” are not connected to FINRA, and firms should delete all emails originating from these domains. Member firms should be aware that they
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Summary
Several member firms have recently notified FINRA that they have been victims of imposter websites—which are sites designed to mimic a firm’s actual website with the end goal of committing financial fraud. This Notice outlines steps firms can take to monitor for imposter websites and what to do if an imposter website is found.
Questions concerning this Notice should be directed to:
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