The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is issuing an urgent alert to the public regarding deep fake videos of JSE executives currently circulating on Facebook and other social media platforms. The videos falsely feature the JSE’s Group CEO, Leila Fourie and Director: Information Services, Mark Randall, promoting fraudulent investment schemes. These videos are scams and are spreading dangerous misinformation aimed at defrauding members of the public. The JSE is actively working with relevant platforms to remove the videos.
It is important to note that no JSE employee, including JSE executives or board members will provide investment advice. The JSE will also never request personal information or financial contributions via social media platforms. These groups and types of groups are not authorised by the JSE and the investments referred to are not authorised or endorsed by the JSE. The only way to invest on the JSE is through an authorised JSE Member or Broker. For a verified list of authorised JSE stockbrokers you may visit the ‘Find a Broker’ section on the official JSE website onwww.jse.co.za.
The public is urged to exercise caution regarding other scams that are circulated using platforms such as WhatsApp and Telegram. People should not engage with or accept requests from any WhatsApp or Telegram group or message that displays the JSE logo, JSE name or any reference to the JSE as the JSE does not operate any official communication channels on WhatsApp or Telegram.
Members of the public are encouraged to remain vigilant and report all suspicious activity directly to the JSE on 011 520 7000 or info@jse.co.za or ipfraud@jse.co.za and via each social media’s fraud reporting channels.
Please actively share this message with friends, family and colleagues and report this immediately should you come across any false or suspicious information.
The JSE also has a Fraud and Scams prevention section on the JSE website – https://www.jse.co.za/me/opportunities-engage/fraud-and-scams-prevention and this is updated regularly.