Scams & fraud
OMG! Watch out for texting scams
Do you get text messages from an unknown number, letting you know that you’ve won an all-expense-paid tropical vacation or expensive electronic and that all you need to do is click on a link in the message to claim the prize? Seems a little too good to be true, right? Read on & learn more!
Posted on 2013-03-25 :: Add a new comment
Phishing: don’t get reeled in
In the spirit of March’s Fraud Prevention Month and helping consumers recognize, prevent and report fraudulent activities, today’s blog post focuses on what you might need to know about phishing scams.
Posted on 2013-03-11 :: Comments (2)
We’re counting down the Top 10 Scams
Well, mid-January is upon us and that can only mean one thing: it’s time to announce the Top 10 Scams, an annual list created in partnership between Consumer Protection BC, the BBB, British Columbia Securities Commission, the Competition Bureau of Canada, the RCMP and the Vehicle Sales Authority.
Posted on 2013-01-15 :: Add a new comment
Recognizing counterfeit money
Posted on 2012-04-10 :: Add a new comment
Preventing credit card fraud
Posted on 2012-03-19 :: Comments (6)
Fraud Prevention Month
Posted on 2012-03-05 :: Add a new comment