This March, the Alberta RCMP will be sharing information and resources in support of the Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association's (ACCPA) Fraud Prevention Month campaign. The campaign, which will include a weekly theme, seeks to educate Albertans on the many ways that fraudulent activity impacts their communities.
This week's theme focuses on online scams and frauds, which includes, but is not limited to:
- Romance scams;
- Phishing emails;
- Job scams;
- Buy and sell fraud;
- Lottery and/or prize scams;
- Tech repair scams; and,
- Impersonation scams.
How can you protect yourself from these types of scams? Here are some helpful resources:
- Use strong and unique passwords for your online accounts;
- Learn the seven major red flags of phishing; and,
- Learn how to better protect your money from cyber criminals.
"As technology continues to evolve, scammers are finding new and innovative ways to convince a target that they are legitimate. Canadians can better protect themselves from these online tactics by learning how to secure your accounts, devices and digital connections."
- Cpl. Sean Milne, Alberta RCMP Provincial Financial Crime Team
If you believe you may be a victim of fraud, or are currently being targeted by fraud, please report it to your local law enforcement and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) at 1-888-495-8501. Instances of compromised personal and/or financial information should be reported to your bank and credit card company. To learn more about the various types of frauds and scams, please visit the CAFC's scam webpage.
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