March is “fraud prevention month“. While seniors and immigrants are typically identified as victims of fraud, almost anyone can experience this pervasive and to some extent widespread form of crime.
Can you spot or recognize a potential fraud? Take this quiz to assess your knowledge.
Hint: here are some fraud warning signs to help with the quiz:
- Fraud warning sign: it sounds too good to be true
- You must pay or you can’t play
- You must give them your private financial information
- Will that be cash… or cash?
- The caller is more excited than you are
- The manager is calling
- The stranger calling wants to become your best friend
- It’s a limited opportunity and you’re going to miss out
BC Security Commission’s Fraud Aware site is an excellent place to get information about fraud, and to find resources to help you if you have been a victim of fraud, including:
There is also a useful link to report investment fraud.
Other Useful Fraud Prevention Links
Every day, thanks to the internet, the mail, debit cards, the telephone, and even our own front doors, we are vulnerable to many kinds of fraud. Here are links to get help with common kinds of fraud:
- Scam List
- Telephone Scams
- Prize Pitch and Recovery Scams
- Vulnerable Citizens/Seniors
- Investment Schemes
- Charity Scams
You can also contact a member of the Dinning Hunter legal team in Victoria for insights about fraud.