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1. antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca › scamsWhat to do if you're a victim of fraud - Canadian Anti-Fraud ...

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   Contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre toll free at 1-888-495-8501 or through the Fraud Reporting System. Depending on the type of fraud, or how it occurred, you'll also want to report it to other organizations. Fraud that took place online through a website.

2. www.bitdefender.com › en-us › blogWhat to Do If You’ve Been Scammed Online: 5 Steps to Take ASAP

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   Jul 17, 2024 · 1. Determine the type of scam you've experienced. The first step is to figure out what kind of scam you fell for. Understanding this will guide your next actions. Here are some common types we identified: Phishing: Scammers trick you into giving away personal information through fake emails or websites.

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

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   By reporting a scam, you provide law enforcement with the information they need to stop fraudsters and help prevent others from becoming victims. The information you provide is important! Take the following steps if you suspect that you may be or have been a target of fraud.

5. www.canada.ca › en › revenue-agencyScams and fraud - Government of Canada - Canada.ca

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   Report scams or fraud to the appropriate Government of Canada department or agency. Scammers often pretend to be from: Social insurance number (SIN), employment insurance (EI) and passport-related scams, how to confirm if Service Canada contacted you.

6. www.rbcroyalbank.com › en-ca › my-money-mattersWhat to Do if You Fall Victim to a Scam - My Money Matters

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   Oct 7, 2024 · If you were contacted by a scammer pretending to be your bank, contact your bank to let them know that the scam exists, so they can raise awareness with their clients. If you experienced a scam with a delivery service, email provider or phone carrier, let them know what happened.

7. www.consumerreports.org › scams-fraud › scam-orWhat to Do If You've Been a Victim of Scams - Consumer Reports

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   May 1, 2018 · What recourse do you have if you’ve been a victim of scams, and what are your chances of getting restitution? Consumer Reports has the answers.

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   What should I do if I suspect a scam?

   • Take the following steps if you suspect that you may be or have been a target of fraud. All information related to a scam might be useful as evidence. Here's how you can help: Take note of the name of the person who approached you, what they were trying to get you to do, and when it happened.

   How to report fraud and scams in Canada - Competition Bureau

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   Why should I report a scam?

   • By reporting a scam, you provide law enforcement with the information they need to stop fraudsters and help prevent others from becoming victims. The information you provide is important! Take the following steps if you suspect that you may be or have been a target of fraud. All information related to a scam might be useful as evidence.

   How to report fraud and scams in Canada - Competition Bureau

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   How do you spot a scam?

   • But recent scams are costing people their life savings, so here are some sure ways to spot the scammer. Things only scammers will say: “Act now!” That’s a scam. Scammers use pressure, so you don’t have time to think. But pressuring you to act now is always a sign of a scam. It’s also a reason to stop.

   Sure ways to spot a scammer | Consumer Advice - Federal Trade Comm…

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   What should I do if I get scammed in Canada?

   • Scams and fraud targeting newcomers, what to do and who to contact. Mail package and courier-related scams, know when the CBSA may contact you. You should report all scams or fraud to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), even if you were not a victim. The CAFC collects and provides information on fraud and identity theft to protect Canadians.

   Scams and fraud - Government of Canada - Canada.ca

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   How do you know if a person is a scam?

   • They’re all scams. “Don’t hang up. ” That’s a scam. If someone wants to keep you on the phone while you go withdraw or transfer money, buy gift cards, or anything else they’re asking you to do: that’s a scammer. DO hang up. And here’s a list of things that only scammers will tell you to do: “ Move your money to protect it” is a scam.

   Sure ways to spot a scammer | Consumer Advice - Federal Trade Comm…

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   What should I do if my bank is scammed?

   • If you were contacted by a scammer pretending to be your bank, contact your bank to let them know that the scam exists, so they can raise awareness with their clients. If you experienced a scam with a delivery service, email provider or phone carrier, let them know what happened.

   What to Do if You Fall Victim to a Scam - My Money Matters - RBC Roy…

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9. consumer.ftc.gov › 2024 › 03Sure ways to spot a scammer | Consumer Advice

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   Mar 15, 2024 · Sure ways to spot a scammer. Scammers say and do things that can tell us they’re lying — and they’re not who they pretend to be. Of course, to hear or see those clues, we have to get past the panic scammers make us feel, thanks to the so-called emergencies they try to create.