Overview Though the “Emergency Scam” (or sometimes referred to as the “Grandparent Scam”) has been around for years, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre warns the public…
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Free or “discounted” vacation scam This variation involves fraudulent offers of free or discounted vacations using company names like Expedia, Air Canada, Transat, WestJet and…
Consumers shopping online should be wary not to fall victim to counterfeit goods. Counterfeiters have become proficient in producing websites that have the same look…
Romance Scam – Recognize, reject and report it! Recognize it: What is the Romance Scam? A romance scam involves any individual with false romantic intentions…
Overview Extortion scams refer to any person who unlawfully obtains money, property or services from a person, entity or institution through coercion. Scammers come up…
Any false, deceptive, misleading or fraudulent solicitation involving the advertisement of a loan. Commonly, the ads are found in publications such as newspapers, classified ads,…
Mystery shopper scam Consumers receive a text message advising them that they have been selected to be a mystery shopper. Shoppers Drug Mart, Shoppers Canada,…
Fraud Prevention Month is an annual campaign that seeks to help you recognize, reject and report fraud. Spearheaded by the Competition Bureau, Fraud Prevention Month…
Shopping for good deals online? Here’s the real deal: online purchase scams cost Canadians more than $13 million in 2017. From subscription traps, to counterfeit goods, to…
With more than 9 in 10 Canadian Millennials owning a smartphone1 (94 per cent), this generation may be the most smartphone–savvy, but that doesn’t mean they…