The JSE Limited/Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is aware of a scam WhatsApp Group called the ‘JSE Investment” that is posing as an authorised JSE investment scheme. In this WhatsApp investment scam, potential investors are urged to deposit money into a bank account and promised guaranteed returns on their investment.  The WhatsApp Group is not authorised by the JSE and the investments referred to are not authorised by or endorsed by the JSE. The JSE does recruit investors in this manner. 

The only way to invest on the JSE is via an authorised JSE stockbroker.  A list of stockbrokers can be found on www.jse.co.za and then click on ‘find a stockbroker’ and you will find a list of stockbrokers in your area who will help you to open an account and you can begin your investment journey with the JSE. 

Should you suspect false investment scams such as this WhatsApp ‘”JSE Investment” group, please report these to the JSE at [email protected] as well as:

 GAUTENG CONSUMER AFFAIRS 

Complaints Investigator

011 355 8000

E-mail: [email protected]

NATIONAL CONSUMER COMMISSION

Senior Investigator

Investigation Unit

Tel: 012 428 7000

Email: [email protected]