The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) issued a consumer warning against doing business with Dianne Van Rossum (also known as Dianne Vanrossum), stating she is not licensed to conduct mortgage brokering business in Ontario and that consumers face heightened risks when mortgages are arranged by unlicensed individuals. FSRA reports that Van Rossum has been soliciting mortgage business by contacting consumers in person and via phone and email, encouraging them to provide funds toward a mortgage and then accepting the money without depositing it to process a mortgage. The warning also notes reports that she has presented herself as a mortgage expert and urged consumers, including seniors, to finance or refinance their homes, change property ownership, and provide refinancing proceeds directly to her. FSRA reminded consumers that mortgage brokerages, brokers and agents must be licensed in Ontario, and encouraged the public to verify licensing status through the public registry and to contact local police if they believe they may have been a victim of fraud.
Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario 2026-03-09
Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario warns consumers against unlicensed mortgage brokering linked to Dianne Van Rossum
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) issued a warning against Dianne Van Rossum, who is not licensed to conduct mortgage brokering in Ontario. Van Rossum has been soliciting mortgage business and accepting funds without processing mortgages, posing heightened risks to consumers. FSRA advises verifying licensing status through the public registry and contacting police if fraud is suspected.