FRAUD
RECOGNIZE IT.
REPORT IT.
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PhoneBusters plays a key role in educating the public about specific fraudulent telemarketing pitches. The call centre also plays a vital role in the collection and dissemination of victim evidence, statistics documentation and tape recordings which are made available to outside law enforcement agencies.
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Bureau of Canada, Ontario Provincial Police and Phonebusters. The
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RECOGNIZING THE BIG PRIZE SCAM
Legitimate lottery, prize and sweepstakes administrators never charge
up-front fees to deliver your prize. This is one of the most common scams
– if you send money you will never get it back.
RECOGNIZING CREDIT OFFER FRAUD
Students, new Canadians and people who have experienced credit problems
are often approached by fraud artists who offer low-interest loans and
credit cards – for a fee. People who pay the fee don’t receive
their loan or card, and they never get their money back.
RECOGNIZING IDENTITY THEFT
Don’t give out driver’s licence, bank account or social insurance
numbers on the phone or Internet. Legitimate businesses contacting you
by those means won't ask for that information. If you are purchasing something,
be sure you are buying
from a legitimate business before you give your credit card information.
NOT SURE?
CALL PHONEBUSTERS 1-888-495-8501 www.phonebusters.com
Protecting yourself from fraud begins with learning to recognize it. Call
PhoneBusters to report fraud and to learn more ways to protect yourself,
your family and friends.
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