WhatsApp Ruse Impersonates Sequoia

Sequoia has discovered a recent WhatsAppTM investment forum ruse involving fraudulent impersonation of Sequoia (and acquired firm Zeke Capital) team members in an attempt to lure prospects into a fraudulent crypto investment. Current and prospective investors should be vigilant of WhatsAppTM communications soliciting or promoting investments.

Upon discovering the fraudulent misrepresentation, Sequoia is pursuing all legal action available to the firm. If you believe you may have been a victim of fraudulent activity on WhatsApp™, file a report by visiting https://www.ic3.gov/ or by contacting your local field office.

To help you safeguard yourself in online forums, please be aware that:

• Sequoia will never communicate or solicit investments to existing or prospective clients via text or through a social media site or app.
• Sequoia communicates securely with existing and prospective clients only through firm-approved channels.
  Those channels may be:
  • Secure Outlook email
  • Hearsay
  • Webex
  • Phone calls
  • Face-to-face meetings
• If you receive a suspicious text message or suspect fraud, please contact your Advisor immediately. Do not follow through with any comments or instructions that are being asked of you.