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Protecting yourself from scams

Please be aware of fraudsters who may be posing as Aegon Asset Management, other financial institutions or regulating bodies.

 

We have received several reports of criminals impersonating Aegon Asset Management by creating fake websites and email addresses. With financial scams on the rise, the criminals behind them are becoming more sophisticated and these methods of contact can look legitimate.

 

Fraudsters may also clone advisory firms and distribution platforms, offering opportunities to invest in genuine investment products. Brochures, application forms and advertising can be sent through mailing service companies by fraudsters, who have no intention of arranging the investment, but instead will deposit funds into accounts controlled by them for their own benefit.


Cloned or fake websites can be used by fraudsters in several ways. Potential victims may be contacted by email and asked to click on a link to the firm’s website, using warning messages such as "unauthorised activity” or “security update”. The link will take the victim to a site that may look genuine, but is used to unlawfully collect personal information and security credentials, or contain malicious attachments which are then used to commit identity theft. In other cases, these websites, along with false email address and telephone numbers, may be a front to entice innocent investors into parting with their money.


As well as the initial scam, if you have fallen victim to an investment scam then you may be subject to multiple spin-off scams, such as offering recovery services to recover lost funds at an additional cost. In these cases, the fraudsters are claiming to be a regulated body in an attempt to add legitimacy to their contact with you.


Some of these scams are sophisticated enough to include false email addresses and telephone numbers which, at first glance, may appear genuine.


Fraudsters are known to spoof genuine numbers, so before providing any personal information or continuing with a transaction, if you have any concerns, please ensure you independently call the company being represented.


To stay safe, it is important to know who you are speaking to and avoid giving away sensitive information.

 

The only legitimate Aegon Asset Management domains are:

  • aegonam.com
  • aegonassetmanagement.com
  • kamescapital.com
  • aegonassetmanagement.com
  • aegonassetmanagement.nl
  • aegoninvestments.com
  • aegonrealassets.com
  • bondtalk.co.uk
  • takingstock.global
  • sustainability-soapbox.com
  • tkpinvestments.com
  • retail.citi.ziloglobal.com
  • distributor.citi.ziloglobal.com/welcome/select-user