Fraud Prevention Month

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The Tip
This week’s tip is not so much a tip as it is a public information message. Fraud Prevention Month is an annual campaign held in March that aims to prevent Canadians from becoming victims of fraud.

The Detail

The government of Canada provides a website full of resources to help Canadians battle fraud online, door-to-door, and over the phone. Highlights include a variety of anti-fraud promotional materials, a fraud quiz, several videos, the ‘Little Black Book of Scams’ 1st and 2nd editions, and a calendar of events across the country provided by the Consumers Council of Canada.

Scammers are sneaky and sly. They can target anyone, from youngsters to retirees. They can also target businesses. No one is immune to fraud. One group of superheroes has found a way to see through the scams. Their secret is simple: knowledge is power!

Read on to find out how you can also become a fraud-fighting superhero.

The Little Black Book of Scams 2nd edition
http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/04333.html

Test your knowledge with the Fraud Quiz
http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/04251.html

Fraud Prevention Month
http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/03662.html

Calendar of Events
https://www.consumerscouncil.com/consumer-agenda

If you have more questions about these topics, please contact UTS and we’d be happy to offer what guidance we can. There is also a wealth of information to be found using your favourite search engine.