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Fraud-related offences are now thought to be as profitable as drug-related offences, estimated at between $10 and $30 billion annually in Canada by the RCMP's Commercial Crime Branch. The majority of these crimes are not committed by kids at their computers; almost 80% are the work of criminal organizations. During the month of March, the RCMP will be participating in a series of local and national fraud-awareness initiatives. To reduce your chances of being victimized by fraud, check the RCMP's website daily during the month of March for tips aimed at keeping you safe from scammers. You can get to the website by Googling “RCMP” or through www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Topics covered include identity theft, phishing, on-line shopping, social networking and credit and debit card fraud.
If you receive any scam or fraudulent email, or any suspicious phone call that you suspect is a fraud, phone toll free to 888-495-8501 or send an email to info@antifraudcentre.caPhoneBusters have the resources to investigate the matter in greater detail than would be possible at a local level.
For information about scams, or to report deceptive telemarketing activity, visit www.phonebusters.com send an email to info@phonebusters.com or call 1-888-495-8501.
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