Police services across Canada, the Competition Bureau and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre team up once…
FRAUD PREVENTION: B.C. health officials started a ‘strict processes’ to prevent COVID vaccine record fraud
In Victoria, British Columbia health officials have increased their measures to decrease fraud. Health officials started to report suspected fraudulent COVID-19 immunization records to law enforcement. Records are reviewed using “strict processes” to prevent fraud and...
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre’s list of 12 popular scams to prevent fraud this holiday season!
The spirit of the holidays is a time of giving for most, but for scammers it is a time of taking. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre shared the most popular holiday scams to help prevent fraud by recognizing the scam, reject the money, and report it to authorities....
New scam exploits language barrier to request funds instead of accepting e-transfers
Jenna Basso is a regular seller and has accepted hundreds of e-transfers from items she has posted for sale online. On Nov. 24, Basso shared how her most recent sale was filled with red flags. “There was just something off about the whole transaction that even just...
Vernon RCMP want to warn of rise in identity theft: Fraud Prevention
Identity fraud crimes are apparently on the rise, and police want to remind the public of the importance of taking steps to safeguard personal and financial information. Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information to commit theft, fraud, or for...
Fraud Prevention: New technology will help fight spam calls
The federal telecommunications regulator says new technology will help reduce the frequency and impact of caller ID spoofing. “Spoofing” is when a caller hides their identity by displaying fake or altered phone numbers on a call display when making a call....