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March is Fraud Prevention Month in Canada

BBB is part of the Canadian Fraud Prevention Forum a group of non-profit organizations, government agencies, businesses, and law enforcement agencies committed to protecting consumers and businesses from frauds and scams.

Learn more and get involved

BBB, in collaboration with the Canadian Fraud Prevention Forum, is coming together to promote Fraud Prevention Month in March.

Are you concerned about falling victim to the latest scam? Curious about the new tricks and tools scam artists are using to dupe consumers and businesses out of their hard earned cash? Fraud Prevention Month is dedicated to empowering consumers and businesses with knowledge and education to help reduce the chances of becoming a victim of fraud.

      

Get to know the different types of scams, how to identify them, where to report them, and what to do if you become a victim of fraud. 

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Test your fraud knowledge

The Competition Bureau of Canada has created a simple online quiz to help test your knowledge of common frauds and the red-flags of a scam.

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See the latest Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre News

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre provides regular updates on scams impacting businesses and individuals across Canada.

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Basic tips from BBB for safeguarding against scams

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Are you or someone you know the victim of fraud? Report it to BBB Scam Tracker.

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