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March is Fraud Prevention Month. Take the time to prevent fraud.
Take the time to research the offer that sounds too good to be true, before you act on it. Take the time to contact the company whose name is being used in a prize scheme, or in a job offer scheme. Take the time to use the internet to verify information sent to you by a stranger. Take the time to contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. It’s time well spent compared to the time you will spend reporting the fraud after you have lost money.
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre launches its new website!
Originally known as PhoneBusters, the CAFC is a combined effort of the RCMP, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Competition Bureau. Since its inception in 1993, the CAFC has grown to become Canada’s one-stop-shop for fraud reporting. To serve you better, the organization has just launched its new website.
How do I Report Fraud?
If you suspect that you may be a target of fraud, or if you have already sent funds, don't be embarrassed - you're not alone. If you want to report a fraud, or if you need more information, contact The Canadian Anti- Fraud Centre
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Scams of the Week
"Scareware" Scam warning - RCMP or CSIS pop-up
The Canadian Anti Fraud Centre has been receiving reports from Canadians who say their computers are being frozen or they have been "locked out" of their computers after receiving pop-up messages warning them their computer has been associated with child pornography. These warning messages, which claim to be from the RCMP or CSIS, tells the recipient to pay $100 dollars via Ukash so their computer can be "unlocked" Read more Scams of the Week
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Investment Scams
NORTH BAY November 30, 2012 - A scheme where criminals are offering a great investment opportunity with higher than normal returns. Read more Investment Scams
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On-Line Auctions and Shopping Scams
NORTH BAY November 2, 2012 - A scheme where criminals are using on-line classified ads or Internet auction sites to target victims. Read more On-Line Auctions and Shopping Scams
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Romance Scams
NORTH BAY October 25, 2012 - A scheme where criminals are using online dating (relationship) sites to target victims. Read more Romance Scams
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Hitman Scams
NORTH BAY September 14, 2012 - The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre continues to receive complaints on the hitman scam and is advising the public to ignore these e-mails which use death threats to frighten and scam consumers. Read more Hitman Scams
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Facebook Prize Scam
NORTH BAY September 7, 2012 - The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre warns consumers to be on the lookout for Facebook messages claiming that they have won a prize. Read more Facebook Prize Scam
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