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Step 3: Report the incident to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre or the Competition Bureau. Contact the Fraud Reporting System (Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre) or call toll-free at 1-888-495-8501. You can also file a report of a misleading or deceptive marketing practice with the Competition Bureau using the online complaint form.
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) is aware of various scam mail or email being sent to holders of patent and trademark registrations. These fraudulent communications are designed to closely resemble CIPO notices. They target owners of patents and trademarks, attempting to deceive them into taking action based on misleading ...
Mar 7, 2024 · Capital One Gold Card Scam. In February 2022, a deceptive email scam was identified, promising a "$500 Capital One Gold Card" for completing a survey and/or subscription. Originating from a ...
- How to Tell If Your Debt Collector Is A Fraud
- Types of Debt Collection Scams
- What to Do If You Know You’Re Being Scammed by A Debt Collector
- Bottom Line on Debt Collection Scam
If you’re overdue on your debt, your creditor may reach out to you and try to collect your missed payments. However, if they’re unsuccessful, they may enlist the services of a debt collector to collect the money you owe. Unfortunately, many Canadians have been victimized by scammers who convince consumers that they are legitimate collection agencie...
Fraudulent collection agencies are savvy and use several tactics to scam unsuspecting Canadians out of their money. They sound legitimate, which is why many Canadians fall victim to these scams. Here are a few debt collector scams to keep an eye out for:
If you receive a call from a debt collector and decide that you are being scammed, it’s important to stay calm and follow these steps.
Just remember the two most important things you can do are stay calm and do not under any circumstances hand over any money. Do some research and verify all the information you have. Making sure if it’s a scam or a legitimate debt collector before you make any payments is extremely important.
Mar 2, 2023 · Crypto and grandparent scams on the rise. In Ontario, investment scams accounted for the highest losses from victims last year, with $136.5 million reported. Armit says a big part of that involves ...
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