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Fraud Quiz and Fraud Files

Fraud Quiz and Fraud Files

Could I be a Scam Victim?

  1. Do you have a hectic lifestyle?
  2. Could you use extra cash? Are you always on the lookout for a good deal?
  3. Do you find it hard to say no to nice people?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, take ten minutes to do our quiz and find out more!

Fraud Quiz

To take the quiz, answer all of the questions and a computer program will calculate your score and give you relevant tips on how to avoid getting caught by consumer scams and fraud.

N.B. None of the information in this quiz is recorded or viewed by anyone but you. Vulnerability to fraud is linked to your personal situation. (Our Privacy Policy).

Fraud Files

Telephone fraud costs Canadians more than $100 million every year. Some people lose their cars, houses, and even worse they lose their life savings. Sound impossible? Well here are some real life examples of telephone fraud. William lost more than $40,000 to scam artists and Kathleen lost about $5000. They didn't think it could happen to them either.

Related Information

Phonebusters
Internet ScamBusters
Council of Better Business Bureaus
National Fraud Information Center

Created: 2004-11-05
Updated: 2005-01-14
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