Increase in scams and fraud during COVID-19: How to protect yourself
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (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 of scams, and ways to protect yourself/what to do when you receive a scam, for the following:
- Phone and text messaging scams
- Email extortion
- CERB Scams
- Investment scams
- Email Phishing
- PPE and non-delivery scams
As seniors are often targeted for these scams, the RCMP has shared these resources with Community-Based Seniors Serving (CBSS) groups.
Stay up to date on COVID-19 related fraud by visiting the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre COVID-19 Fraud web page.
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Text & Phone Scam-Final.pdf
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PPE and Non-Delivery Scams.pdf
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Investment Scams.pdf
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Email Phishing Scams.pdf
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Email Extortion with Password.pdf
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CERB Scams.pdf
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Published
Aug 18, 2020
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Subject Area
- Safety, Security, Finances, & Personal Planning
- Information, Referral, & Advocacy
- Organizational Development
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Audience
- Service Providers (Non-profits, Community Organizations, Local government)
- Health Authorities
- Caregivers, Seniors & Volunteers
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Category
Newsletter
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