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Checking the investment and promoter

If someone asks you to join an investment scheme, check Australian Securities and Investment Commission's databases to see if this scheme is operating legally and is run by promoters who are authorised to sell this type of investment.

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Looking for lost superannuation?

The Taxation Office holds an estimated $6 billion on behalf of lost superannuation fund members. To check if you have any lost money in superannuation, contact your current superannuation fund and ask them to search for your name through the 'SuperMatch' system. Alternatively, complete the ATO Lost Members enquiry form on the ATO's website under 'Lost Members Register' or phone 13 10 20.

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