Media Advisory - There's no such thing as a free lunch - Alberta Securities Commission to provide fraud prevention education and #freelunch to Calgarians

CALGARY, March 6, 2014 /CNW/ -

WHAT:	One in three Albertans believe they have been approached with a possible fraudulent investment.
	March is Fraud Prevention Month across Canada, and to increase awareness of investment fraud, the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) will be taking over the Mighty Skillet food truck to offer Calgarians a free lunch and educational resources on Thursday, March 13.
	The campaign will focus on educating the public on the concept that "there's no such thing as a free lunch" when it comes to investing, while highlighting the key steps anyone can take to decrease their chances of becoming a victim of investment fraud.
WHO:	Alison Trollope, Director, Communications & Investor Education, Alberta Securities Commission
	Lorinda Brinton, Senior Advisor, Investor Education, Alberta Securities Commission
	www.CHECKFIRST.ca
WHEN:	Thursday, March 13, 2014
	11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
	*Media are requested to arrive between 11:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
WHERE:	Macleod Trail and 8^th Avenue SE (in front of the Calgary City Hall)
*PHOTO OP:	Alberta Securities Commission staff and street teams will be on hand to distribute information and give out free lunches to Calgarians.

SOURCE: Alberta Securities Commission

Sophie Pilon, Brookline Public Relations, Phone: [phone] ext. 110, Email: [email protected]