Identify a scam or fraud

Scams are dishonest schemes that attempt to get people to hand over money or give financial and personal information. Scammers often use basic information they have gathered about you to trick you into giving more financial and personal information.

A phishing scam is when someone does this by pretending to be an individual or company you know.

 

Learn about common scams, how to identify them, and what to do if you’ve been a victim of a scam or fraud.

 

Rainy River District OPP and TOFF FRAUD POSTER

Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

Ontario Provincial Police