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Apr 21, 2022 · In a media release, the Kelowna RCMP said it learned that the person collecting money actually was trying to fundraise for the BC Cancer Foundation.
Apr 18, 2024 · Dr. Cheryl Peters, a senior scientist in cancer prevention at BC Cancer and the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC), is launching an exciting public health project called Combating online misinformation about cancer causes and prevention.
Apr 20, 2022 · Someone is going door-to-door in Kelowna, claiming to be collecting money for a cancer-related charity and then pocketing the cash, police say.
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Educate yourself about common scams using the following resources. 1. Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre 2. Scams and Fraudfrom the RCMP 3. Top Ten Scamsfrom the Better Business Bureau and its partners
Scams, fraud, and identity theft often take place on the internet or through email. Make internet safety a personal priority. To help you protect yourself online, review: 1. Get Cyber Safefrom the Government of Canada
May 21, 2024 · Dr. Cheryl Peters, a senior scientist in cancer prevention at BC Cancer and the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC), is launching an exciting public health project called Combating online misinformation about cancer causes and prevention.
Scammers may try to make you feel guilty or pressure you to donate. They may refuse to provide details, such as the charity’s address or tax registration number. They may be unable to answer questions about how the money will be used. In other cases, they may simply provide false information.
Feb 21, 2003 · The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has taken legal action to shut down an Okanagan company – CSCT Incorporated – for promoting a phoney cure for cancer.
