Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

Are YOU selling an item online? The #OPP is encouraging all #community members to beware when buyers offer or send more money than you asked for! This reminder ...comes after a resident of Norfolk County lost $1,000 to the #OverPaymentScam! Norfolk County Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre #NorfolkOPP^es See more

Find our easy to follow checklist at https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca//checklist-lis

With fraud and cybercrime reporting going up again this year, the CAFC created the following checklists so that Canadians can be fraud aware and cyber secure in 2021.

Please be advised that from December 29 to 31, 2020 the CAFC telephone lines will only be available between 10 am to 4 pm due to operational capacity.

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So far in 2020 the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has received more than 40,000 fraud reports from Canadians, involving more than 19,000 victims with reported losses in excess of $67 million. November is Financial Literacy Month and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre wants to help Canadians be fraud aware. This bulletin was prepared to highlight the Top 10 frauds, based on data from January 1st to August 31st, 2020, and to provide prevention tips to help Canadians avoid fraud. For more information, visit: https://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca//flm-mlf-e

Week 5 of Cyber Security Awareness Month is Smart Device Week. One of the more common uses of smart devices is connecting to social media. As a result, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) would like to remind you to be vigilant when using your smart devices for social media. For more information, visit: https://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca//security-

Know how to protect your smart devices from security breaches, like: ransomware, extortion, identity fraud and more. Be sure to: Change the default name of your Wi-Fi Use a strong encryption method for Wi-Fi Change default usernames and passwords Use two-factor authentication... Keep software up to date Get more tips about protecting your devices at: https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca//cyber-security-awareness-m Note: If you think you’ve been a victim of a scam, fraud or cybercrime, report it to your local police. Otherwise, report incidents to the CAFC.

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Email scams represent one of the most prevalent attack methods for fraud and other cybercrimes. From fraudulent phishing scams soliciting personal and financial information to extortion demands requesting bitcoin payments, emails are being used to send a variety of false, deceptive, misleading and fraudulent messages. During Cyber Security Awareness Month’s Network Week, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) would like to remind you to be vigilant when reading your email. For more information, visit: https://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca//email-5-c #CSAM2020 #kNOwfraud #showmetheFRAUD #Tell2, protect many!

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Securing your network doesn’t have to be complicated and will help protect you in the long run! Be sure to: Set up a secure Wi-Fi network at home and at work Change the default name of your Wi-Fi Never do your banking or access personal information on public Wi-Fi Make your wireless network password unique and strong... Get more tips about protecting your devices at: https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca//cyber-security-awareness-m Note: If you think you’ve been a victim of a scam, fraud or cybercrime, report it to your local police. Otherwise, report incidents to the CAFC.

The OPP in Eastern #Ontario has seen an increase in complaints from local businesses, hit by fraudsters, who buy items over the phone or online using stolen credit cards. Here's a way to protect yourself. www.dlc.rus.mto.gov.on.ca/dlc/

Gift cards are a popular and convenient way to give someone a gift. They’re also a popular way for scammers to steal money from you. That’s because gift cards are like cash: if you buy a gift card and someone uses it, you probably cannot get your money back. Gift cards are for gifts, not payments. Anyone who demands payment by gift card is always a scammer. https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/ar/paying-scammers-gift-cards #kNOwfraud #showmetheFRAUD #Tell2, protect many!

With the ongoing pandemic, Canadians have increasingly relied on the Internet to conduct everyday activities, such as, buying and selling goods or looking for a job. During Cyber Security Awareness Month’s Computer Week, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) would like to remind you to be vigilant when surfing the Internet. This bulletin was prepared to highlight the Top 5 Online Scams and prevention tips. #kNOwfraud #showmetheFRAUD #Tell2, protect many https://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca//online-5-

Our computers store a lot of data and can be targeted by hackers and scammers. Keep your information secure by practicing these tips: Don’t click on Internet pop-ups Watch out for emails or messages with spelling or formatting errors Be wary of clicking on unsolicited email attachments and links Never give anyone remote access to your computer call a local technician instead... Have anti-virus software installed and up to date Learn more about protecting your devices at: https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca//cyber-security-awareness-m Note: If you think you’ve been a victim of a scam, fraud or cybercrime, report it to your local police. Otherwise, report incidents to the CAFC.

During Cyber Security Awareness Month’s Phone Week, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) would like to remind you to be vigilant of unsolicited telephone calls. For more information, visit: https://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca//tele-scam. #kNOwfraud #showmetheFRAUD #Tell2, protect many

What should you do if you get a suspicious phone call? Beware of caller ID spoofing Don’t be afraid to hang up Never give out personal information Research the caller’s organization to confirm they are real... Request the information in writing Don’t call unknown numbers back Learn more about protecting your devices at: www.getcybersafe.ca Note: If you think you’ve been a victim of a scam, fraud or cybercrime, report it to your local police. Otherwise, report incidents to the CAFC.

October is also Small Business Month. As a result, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) would like to remind the public of the top fraud types affecting businesses. #kNOwfraud #showmetheFRAUD #Tell2, protect many.

In honour of Cyber Security Awareness Month, the CAFC prepared this bulletin to highlight the Top 10 cyber-related frauds and prevention tips. For more information, visit: https://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca//cyber-eng #CSAM #kNOwfraud #showmetheFRAUD #Tell2, protect many

Today marks the beginning of Cyber Security Awareness Month! Check in all month long for information on protecting yourself from cyber-related crimes. Also, be sure to follow @GetCyberSafe and visit their website to learn even more: www.getcybersafe.ca