Consumer Scams in Canada
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.
Latest Scams - RCMP
The RCMP highlights the latest scams and frauds making the rounds.
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (formerly PhoneBusters)
This organization tells how to spot 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.