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1. competition-bureau.canada.ca › fraud-and-scamsHow to report fraud and scams in Canada - Competition Bureau

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   In addition to reporting suspected fraud or identity theft to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, you should also contact both of Canada’s national credit bureaus—Equifax Canada and TransUnion Canada—to order a free credit report immediately and ask that a fraud alert be put on your file.

2. www.canadapost-postescanada.ca › cpc › enRecognizing spam, fraudulent emails and text messages

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   No, you don't need to report suspicious emails or text messages to Canada Post. If you think you've been the victim of fraud, report the incident to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre by calling 1-888-495-8501.

3. www.snopes.com › list › 5-online-scams-to-watch-out-for20 Online Scams to Watch Out For - Snopes.com

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   Mar 7, 2024 · Facebook Login Scam. Beware of scam emails masquerading as messages from Facebook, warning that "someone tried to log in to your account" followed by an 8-digit ID number. These fraudulent ...

4. malwaretips.com › blogs › email-scamsBeware These 10 Email Scams So You Don’t Get Ripped Off

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   Sep 28, 2023 · If you’ve been victimized by an email scam leading to identity theft or financial fraud, take these steps to secure accounts and recover losses: Report Phishing Emails. Forward phishing scam messages to spam@uce.gov and to the FTC at spam@uce.gov. You can also report phishing email addresses directly to Gmail and Outlook for investigation.

5. antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca › index-engCanadian Anti-Fraud Centre

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   The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre collects information on fraud and identity theft. We provide information on past and current scams affecting Canadians. If you think you're a victim of fraud, report it!

6. consumer.ftc.gov › consumer-alerts › 2023Did you get a letter from a “lawyer” about cashing in on ...

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   Aug 18, 2023 · The FTC has heard reports from people in Korean, Vietnamese, and Latino communities who got letters in the mail from a supposed “lawyer” in Canada. The letter looks like it’s from a law firm and offers an “easy way” to get money using someone else’s life insurance policy. But it’s a scam.

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   How do I report a scam message to Canada Post?

   • If you think you've been the victim of fraud, report the incident to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre by calling 1-888-495-8501. You can also forward any spam text messages to 7726 (SPAM on most keypads). This will let your phone provider block future texts from that number. I received a suspicious email that appears to be from Canada Post.

   Recognizing spam, fraudulent emails and text messages

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   Are fake job offers a scam?

   • Bogus Job Offers – Scammers advertise fake job offers through email promising generous compensation but first requiring an application fee or handing over personal information. With so much legitimate correspondence also taking place over email, it can be tricky for the average user to identify signs of malicious messages.

   Beware These 10 Email Scams So You Don’t Get Ripped Off

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   What are the most common email scam ploys?

   • Email’s inherent vulnerabilities make it an ideal channel for scammers to deploy a variety of deceptive tactics. Some of the most common ploys seen include: Phishing – Fraudulent emails aim to trick recipients into revealing sensitive information through spoofing, urgent calls to action, and embedded malicious links and attachments.

   Beware These 10 Email Scams So You Don’t Get Ripped Off

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   Is the 'Coca-Cola Welfare Fund' lottery scam a scam?

   • Beware the "Coca-Cola Welfare Fund" lottery scam! Promising big bucks for completing a survey, this scam has been making rounds on Facebook since early June 2021, tempting users with thousands in pesos or riel. But clicking that link?

   20 Online Scams to Watch Out For - Snopes.com

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   Should I hire a lawyer if I'm a scammer?

   • For high losses, hiring a lawyer can potentially facilitate negotiations, asset seizure, or court actions to pursue financial restitution and aid criminal investigations into sophisticated scammers. They may identify additional recovery options. Let your personal and work connections know about the scam tactic used on you so they can be aware.

   Beware These 10 Email Scams So You Don’t Get Ripped Off

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   Are phishing emails from Royal Mail a scam?

   • Scam messages impersonating postal services are always a popular phishing method amongst fraudsters and Google searches for emails sent from ‘royalmail@royal-mail-infos.com’ have recently spiked. These emails tell you that there’s been an ‘unsuccessful delivery attempt’ of your parcel and that you need to pay a small fee for it to be redelivered.

   5 email scams to watch out for right now - Which? News

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8. www.which.co.uk › news › article5 email scams to watch out for right now - Which? News

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   Mar 6, 2024 · You can report scam emails by forwarding them to report@phishing.gov.uk. If you've fallen victim to a scam, call your bank immediately using the number on the back of your bank card and report it to Action Fraud or call the police on 101 if you’re in Scotland.