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Consumer Scams in Canada

Pay attention to these warnings, alerts and safety precautions and protect yourself from consumer scams and fraud in Canada.

RECOL - Report a Fraud Online

RECOL is a Web-based centre which gives Canadians a simple way to report fraud online.

Seniors Beware Telemarketing Scams

Project Colt, an international task force on telemarketing fraud, has identified the most frequent telemarketing scams aimed at seniors.

Arrests in Nigerian Letter Scam

A joint RCMP and FBI investigation shuts down a Toronto group of con artists operating the Nigerian letter scam, targeted primarily at Americans.

Work at Home Scams

Five of the most common work at home scams and how to avoid them. From Susan Ward, About.com Small Business Canada.

Canadian Lottery Scam

This telemarketing scam targets Americans, especially seniors. Judy Hedding, About.com Phoenix, explains how the scam works and how to protect yourself.

Invention Company Scams

If you're an inventor, check here to protect yourself from invention promotion fraud. From Mary Bellis, About.com Inventors.

Latest Scams - RCMP

The RCMP highlights the latest scams and frauds making the rounds.

PhoneBusters

This organization tells how to spot phone scams and how to report them in Canada.

Counterfeit Bank Notes

How to tell if a Canadian bill is counterfeit, and what to do if it is. From the Bank of Canada.

Identify Theft

How to protect your personal information and prevent its use for fraudulent purposes. From the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

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