Along with other investment firms of similar scale and global reach, GMO’s name, the names of our funds and employees, and our reputation may be misused fraudulently by people attempting to impersonate us. Fraudsters may publish fake websites and social media accounts and attempt to contact potential victims through email, telephone, text, mobile applications or social media platforms. They may publish videos and other content using the names, likeness, voice and other characteristics of actual GMO employees, including using artificial intelligence and other technologies to impersonate GMO employees. Fraudsters may engage in dialogue with prospective investors in order to obtain payment by deception for non-existent financial products or investment opportunities.
GMO does not solicit or conduct any business via third party applications such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, WeChat, etc., nor does GMO permit the opening of any accounts online. These scams are unfortunately prevalent, and it is crucial to exercise caution when dealing with unsolicited emails, telephone calls, investment proposals, and other communications.
The only domain name used and authorized by GMO is GMO.com. We have not authorized the use of other domain names, including, without limitation, gmoim, gmoinvestmentmanagement, gmofunds, or gmoeu by any third party entity.
Do not share your password and login ID for GMO.com with anyone. Once provided with your initial access, you will not be asked for this information by anyone at GMO. Do not communicate or deal with personnel who are not affiliated with an authorized office. Do not send GMO-related e-mails to addresses without the “GMO.com” suffix.
Many financial services regulators provide general information on their websites about avoiding investment scams. If you suspect that you may be the victim of such a scam, please contact the financial services regulator in your home country or consult their website. Additionally, please Contact Us if you become aware of potential fraudulent activity or scams purporting to involve GMO. We appreciate your assistance in helping to prevent these scams.