RCMP in British Columbia - Frauds and scams

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Brush up on some common types of fraud to protect your money.

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Criminals can use the anonymity of the Internet to rip off unsuspecting victims.

Criminals hide behind the anonymity of the telephone and defraud thousands each year.

People impersonating the police have tried to scam individuals and businesses.

This pyramid scheme targets law-abiding citizens who have no idea they are breaking the law.

What is PIN pad tampering and ATM skimming and how to avoid becoming a victim to it.

E-mails designed to look like they come from well-known businesses you know.

Confirm the identity of the landlord before paying for rent or deposits.

Call someone to discuss before making any decisions.