How to Recognize it, Reject it, Report it
Reports of scams targeting coronavirus fears is a concerning trend that is targeting Canadians via text message, emails, door-to-door, and phone calls. Students are cautioned that it is important to be vigilant when it comes to protecting your personal and financial information.
News:
- Fake COVID Notification Apps and Websites Aim to Steal Money and Personal Data, CBC News, Canada
- Online Job Scams on the Rise During Pandemic Year, Fraud Prevention Expert Says, CBC News, Canada
- Scammers Target Covid-19 Fears, CBC News Radio Player, Canada
- Fraud: Recognize it, Reject it, Report it- Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, March 2020 Newsletter
Visit the Canada Revenue Agency Website to learn more about:
- How to protect yourself from identify theft
- Types of fraud
- How to recognize a scam
- How to report a scam
- Read the Canada Revenue Agency Website article