Consumer Scams in Canada

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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