MARCH IS FRAUD PREVENTION MONTH
March 2024 Marks the 20th Anniversary of Fraud Prevention Month in Canada
Fraud Prevention Month is a month-long crime prevention initiative aimed at educating and informing consumers and communities on how to recognize, report and stop fraud.
Across Alberta, interested police and law enforcement agencies, and community and consumer groups form the Alberta Fraud Prevention Month committee to plan events and spread key messages to the public on how to better protect themselves.
2023 FRAUD PREVENTION MONTH
Edmonton City Hall March 1, Calgary Tower March 6, Red Deer Library March 15
WEEKLY CRIME PREVENTION THEMES
Every year the Alberta Fraud Prevention Month Committee selects weekly themes to help all participating agencies present a unified message and campaign for the month of March.
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THEME 1 / WEEK 1
Online Scams & Fraud
Examples:
- Romance scams
- Phishing emails
- Job Scams
- Buy and Sell Fraud
- Lottery/prize scams
- Tech repair scams
- Impersonation scams
THEME 2 / WEEK 2
Identity Theft/Fraud
Examples:
- identity theft/fraud
- phone scams – goal to steal identity
- email scams – goal to steal identity
- mail theft
- security of documents/shredding etc.
THEME 3 / WEEK 3
Business Fraud/Scams
Examples:
- scams targeting businesses and/or Businesses targeting consumers
- phishing targeting businesses
- phone scams targeting businesses
- business email compromise
- mortgage fraud
- money laundering in real estate
- door to door scams
- Contractor and Home Repair Schemes
- Unlicensed businesses
- Misleading and Aggressive Door to Door Sales
- Mortgage Fraud
- Duct cleaning schemes
THEME 4 / WEEK 4
Investment Scams
Examples:
- Investment fraud via social media
- Ponzi or pyramid schemes
- Crypto currency schemes
- Real Estate scams
- Offshore investing schemes
THEME 5 / WEEK 5
Mass Marketing/Phone Scams
Examples:
- spoofed phone numbers/calls
- phone scams – tech support, Microsoft, CRA, airlines, etc.
- fraudulent telemarketers
- mass mail-outs/subscriptions
- Emergency scam/Grandparent scam
- Work at Home schemes
- CRA scam
- Foreign Lottery/Prize schemes
- Overpayment Schemes
- Inheritance Schemes
- Credit card interest rate reduction schemes
FRAUD PREVENTION SCAMS & ARTICLES
Recent scams, tips and articles.
Recent Scams
Read about reports of recent scams in Canada and Alberta. Be aware, learn the facts and find out how to protect yourself.
Expert Tips
ACCPA experts share tips on what to look out for, how to stay safe and how to protect yourself from becoming a target.
Links & Resources
Learn about agencies and resources across Canada and Alberta that work with us to help prevent crime in your community.
2020 FRAUD PREVENTION MONTH LAUNCH
Calgary Public Library, March 1, 2020
2019 FRAUD PREVENTION MONTH LAUNCH
Calgary: Cross Iron Mills, March 2, 2019
Edmonton: West Edmonton Mall, March 2, 2019
2017 FRAUD PREVENTION MONTH
Fraud Prevention Month events took place in both Calgary and Edmonton during the month of March.
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