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Fraud Prevention Forum (FPF)

The Competition Bureau chairs the Fraud Prevention Forum, a group of private sector firms, consumer and volunteer groups, government agencies and law enforcement organizations committed to fighting fraud aimed at consumers and businesses. Its mandate is to prevent Canadians from becoming victims of fraud through awareness and education, as well as to increase reporting when it occurs.

Fraud Awareness Month - February 2005
A campaign to help educate the public about avoiding fraud and stem the growing incidence of fraud.

Fraud Prevention Forum  - 2004 Campaign
The Bureau, as chair of the Fraud Prevention Forum, unveiled an anti-fraud public education campaign.

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Federal Trade Commission Consumer Alert: How Not to Get Hooked by a ‘Phishing’ Scam

Stop Spam Here: The Competition Bureau is a member of Industry Canada's Task Force on Spam, which has officially launched Stop Spam Here, an important public education and end-user awareness campaign.

Anti-Phishing Awareness Campaign: The Competition Bureau, as chair of the Fraud Prevention Forum, joined Visa Canada and RCMP on Nov. 3, 2004, for the launch of a consumer awareness campaign to help inform Canadians about phishing scams.