🛡 Preventing Bad Actors on DealMaker
Investing online requires trust — trust that the platform is secure, that the companies raising capital are legitimate, and that your personal information is protected. At DealMaker, safeguarding the integrity of our platform and the interests of investors is a top priority.
This article outlines how we work to prevent bad actors from gaining access to our system or misusing the investment process, and what safeguards are in place to help protect you.
🏛 Regulatory Oversight & Compliance
While DealMaker itself is a technology provider, many of the offerings listed on our platform are conducted under regulations enforced by:
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
Applicable Canadian securities regulators (for cross-border or Canadian deals)
We work with broker-dealers, escrow agents, transfer agents, and other regulated entities to ensure proper oversight and adherence to the rules governing online capital raising.
📌 For Reg CF or Reg A+ offerings, additional filing, disclosure, and investor protection requirements apply under SEC rules.
🔎 Platform Safeguards & Screening
DealMaker employs a combination of automated tools and human review to help prevent fraud, impersonation, or misuse:
Issuer Vetting: All companies launching on DealMaker must be approved and onboarded through a structured process, including verification of legal entities and payment structures.
Integration with KYC/AML Providers: Investors may be asked to submit documentation to verify their identity, helping prevent identity fraud and ensure compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations.
Sanctions & Watchlist Screening: We use third-party tools to screen parties against international sanctions lists, including those maintained by OFAC and other regulators.
IP and Session Monitoring: Suspicious access patterns and fraudulent behavior are flagged automatically and subject to review.
🔐 Secure Transactions
To prevent fraud and unauthorized activity:
Payment data is processed securely by regulated third-party providers (e.g., Stripe, escrow partners).
DealMaker never stores or controls your money — funds are held in escrow or transferred directly to issuers, depending on the structure of the raise.
Subscription agreements are digitally signed and stored securely, with time-stamped records.
🔗 Related Article: Who Has My Money?
🚫 Reporting Suspicious Activity
If you suspect suspicious behavior, fake offerings, phishing, or misuse of your account:
Report it immediately via the DealMaker Support Center
Use the “Help” option in your investor dashboard to flag concerns securely
We review and escalate any such reports internally and to regulatory partners, as appropriate
📘 Education & Transparency
We encourage all investors to:
Review offering documents carefully
Confirm issuer identities and offering terms
Perform your own due diligence or consult a legal/financial advisor if you have questions
While DealMaker provides the infrastructure to complete your investment, we do not provide investment advice or guarantee the success or legitimacy of any specific offering.