We have become aware that a fraudulent “investment forum” is using social media messaging apps such as WhatsApp™ to impersonate financial services organizations in an attempt to obtain client credentials or lure prospects into making a fraudulent investment. Westmount Partners does not use WhatsApp™ or other such apps to communicate with clients.
If you believe you may have been a victim of fraudulent activity, file a report by visiting https://www.ic3.gov or by contacting your local FBI field office. To safeguard yourself online, please be aware of the following:
- Westmount Partners will never communicate or solicit investments to existing or prospective clients via text or through a social media site or app. We will never ask you for login credentials.
- Westmount Partners communicates securely with existing and prospective clients only through firm-approved channels like email, phone calls, and in-person meetings.
- If you receive a suspicious text message or suspect fraud, please contact your Westmount Advisor immediately. Do not follow through with any comments or instructions that are being asked of you.