Fraud Alert: Fake Carleton Credit Union Scam Targeting NB Investors
Summary
The Financial and Consumer Services Commission of New Brunswick has issued a fraud alert warning investors about scammers cold-calling people and directing them to three fake websites for a fictitious "Carleton Credit Union" allegedly based in Centreville, NB. The Commission confirms that no entity by that name is registered with it to deal or advise in securities or derivatives in New Brunswick. The fake websites use the address of Brunswick Credit Union, a legitimate registered credit union, to lend false credibility to the scheme. Anyone who suspects they may have been targeted should report it to the Commission.
“No such credit union is registered with the Commission and an entity using that business name is not registered to deal or advise in securities or derivatives in New Brunswick.”
Financial advisers and registered dealers operating in New Brunswick should reinforce client outreach on investment fraud red flags: unsolicited calls, pressure to invest quickly, and websites for entities not appearing in National Registration Search. The use of a legitimate credit union's physical address by scammers underscores the need to verify authorization independently rather than trusting site content.
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FCNB issued a consumer fraud alert on April 24, 2026 warning New Brunswick investors about an active investment scam. The scam involves cold calls from persons claiming to represent "Carleton Credit Union" and directing victims to one of three fake websites: carletoncn.com, carltoncreunion.com, or carltonpioneercru.ca. The Commission explicitly states that no such credit union is registered with it, and any entity using that business name is not authorized to deal or advise in securities or derivatives in New Brunswick. The alert includes protective guidance: verify registration via the National Registration Search tool, never provide personal or financial details to unsolicited callers, and do not rush investment decisions. Investors who believe they may have been victimized should contact FCNB directly using the provided contact methods.
Compliance implications: This alert serves as a reminder that unregistered entities soliciting investments in New Brunswick are operating illegally. Investors and financial advisers should verify the registration status of any person or firm offering securities in the province using the National Registration Search before engaging further. The Commission's vigilance in notifying Brunswick Credit Union demonstrates the importance of cross-checking legitimate registry data when scams spoof real business addresses.
What to do next
- Report suspected fraud to the Commission by calling 1-866-933-2222, emailing info@fcnb.ca, or visiting fcnb.ca
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Fraud alert: Fake “Carleton Credit Union” scam targeting investors
The Financial and Consumer Services Commission of New Brunswick is warning New Brunswickers about a scam using phony websites for a fake credit union in Centreville, NB.
Scammers are cold calling people claiming to represent the “Carleton Credit Union,” which they allege is based in Centreville, NB and are soliciting investments. No such credit union is registered with the Commission and an entity using that business name is not registered to deal or advise in securities or derivatives in New Brunswick.
During the calls, the scammers point to fake websites designed to lend legitimacy to their investment offers. Three websites have been discovered to date using variations of the fake credit union name:
- carletoncn.com
- carltoncreunion.com
- carltonpioneercru.ca All three list the address of the “Carleton Credit Union” at 3143 Main St., Centreville, NB – this is the actual address of the Brunswick Credit Union, a legitimate registered credit union in New Brunswick. The Commission has notified the Brunswick Credit Union of the scam.
How to protect yourself
- Never provide personal, credit card or banking details in response to unsolicited phone calls or messages, and do not enter those details on any website if you are not certain the site is genuine.
- Before making any investment, give yourself permission to pause and ensure the person or entity is licensed or registered with the Commission. It does not matter if the person or entity is based in the province or not. If they do business in New Brunswick, they must be licensed or registered with the Commission. This applies whether the business is done in person, in writing, online or over the phone.
- For credit unions operating in New Brunswick, the Commission provides corporate registry services. A list of incorporated credit unions in New Brunswick can be found here.
- To check if an individual or firm is registered to deal or advise in securities or derivatives in New Brunswick, use the National Registration Search tool.
- Don’t rush a decision or be pressured to invest your money.
- Seek the advice of a registered financial professional. Anyone who suspects they may have been a victim of this fraud should report it to the Commission by calling 1-866-933-2222, emailing info@fcnb.ca, or online by visiting fcnb.ca.
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