The following email, supposedly from FINRA is making the rounds. It is a scam.
Submission of One or More Data Items Is Due
This request has been issued by Investment Adviser Registration Depository (IARD), (FINRA) and U.S SEC.
Following the U.S SEC. records, your firm meets the criteria of advisers who are required to complete the enclosed data request report on or before Friday, 7th of April.
Please note that your investment adviser registration will be considered inactive after the due date for submitting the required information.
The submission obligation is only satisfied once all of the items have been successfully submitted. We advise you to submit as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).
1735 K Street,
NW Washington,
DC 20006
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