Scams

Reporting Scams and Frauds

FRAUD RECOGNIZE IT. REPORT IT. STOP IT. Personal Information and Scams Protection: A Student Practical Guide

Advance Fee Fraud
Fraud which requires a payment before delivery of service
Advance Fee Fraud
Prize Pitch (Lottery)
West-African letter

Online Auction Fraud
Fraud perpetrated through purchases on-line or peer- to-peer
On-line Auction Fraud

Identity Fraud
Theft or misrepresentation of personal information for fraudulent purposes
Identity Theft
Phishing
Vishing

Investment Fraud
Fraud associated with investments impacting a person or company
Prime Bank
Investment Fraud
Insider Trading

Counterfeit
Frauds associated with counterfeit currency or payment cards
Currency Counterfeiting
Counterfeiting and Credit Card Fraud
Counterfeit Payment Cards

Other
Emergency Preparedness Kits for Businesses
Auto-dial programs
Business Opportunity to Become the "Middleman"
Charitable donations
Charitable Donations - RCMP Fallen Members
Items for Sale and Overpayment of Goods
Pentagono Scheme
Ponzi Schemes
Pyramid Schemes
Telephone Fraud

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• ABC's of Fraud - Online Fraud Quiz

Reporting Scams and Frauds - FAQ's

1. I am the victim of a fraud/scam. What should I do? Who should I contact?
2. I received a fraudulent email, who should I report this to?
3. I received a Nigerian/West-African letter in my e-mail. Where should I send it?

1. I am the victim of a fraud/scam. What should I do? Who should I contact?

• To report a fraud if you live in Canada, contact your local RCMP Detachment or the police service of jurisdiction in your area. If you live outside Canada, please contact your local police service and ask them to make a request for assistance from the appropriate Canadian law enforcement agency.
  
  U.S. Residents: Please contact the Internet Crime Complaint Center. If necessary, they will contact the appropriate law enforcement agency in Canada.

2. I received a fraudulent email. Who should I report this to?

• Please forward the email to our intelligence gathering unit at PhoneBusters National Call Centre. PhoneBusters is a joint operation between the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and RCMP that gather intelligence from several police services, other regulatory agencies and the general public at large. They coordinate and channel intelligence and complaints to the police service of jurisdiction. This effort depends on the significance and frequency of these complaints.

3. I received a Nigerian/West-African letter in my e-mail. Where should I send it?

• Please forward Nigerian/West-African letters to Phonebusters National Call Center. The Phonebusters National Call Center (PNCC) is a joint partnership involving the Ontario Provincial Police and the RCMP. The PNCC is very interested in receiving copies of any 'new' versions of Nigerian letter scheme, particularly those involving Canadian mailing addresses or telephone numbers.