Scams and Frauds: How to protect yourself - RCMP, Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
The RCMP and CAFC are receiving many reports of criminals trying to profit from the COVID-19 pandemic - they urge Canadians to watch out for frauds and scams. These two organizations and have developed resources which contain information, common examples and scams, and ways to protect yourself/ what to do when you receive a scam, for the following:Β
- Phone and text messaging scams
- Email extortion
- CERB Scams
- Investment scams
- Email Phishing
- PPE and non-delivery scams
- Internet Scams
- Common scams
- Social media scams
- Scams for the Holidays - Nov 30, 2020
- Romance Scams - Feb 2021
- Business Social Media Business Scams - April 2021
- Tax Credit Scams - April 2021
- Ransomware protection and prevention
- Non-delivery scams
- Password Protection
As seniors are often targeted for these scams, the RCMP has shared these resources with the United Way to inform and share with BH and CBSS groups.
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2021.02.10 - Romance Scams.pdf
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2020.11.30 12 Scams of the Holidays.pdf
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COVID_Social Media Scams.pdf
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Common Scams.pdf
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Internet Scams.Final_.pdf
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Text & Phone Scam-Final.pdf
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Email Extortion with Password.pdf
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CERB Scams.pdf
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Investment Scams.pdf
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Email Phishing Scams.pdf
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PPE and Non-Delivery Scams.pdf
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2021.05.06 - Password Protection EN.pdf
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2021.05.03 Non-Delivery Scams - EN.pdf
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14121-Ransomware-Flyer-6x9-EN-V2.pdf
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2021.04.12 CAFC- Business Social media scams - EN.pdf
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2021.04.06 CAFC- Tax credit scams.pdf
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Published
Oct 01, 2020
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Subject Area
- Safety, Security, Finances, & Personal Planning
- Organizational Development
- Information, Referral, & Advocacy
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Audience
- Service Providers (Non-profits, Community Organizations, Local government)
- Health Authorities
- Caregivers, Seniors & Volunteers
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Newsletter
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