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FCAC issues e-mail fraud warning
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) is warning Canadian financial institutions and consumers about a fraudulent "phishing" e-mail crafted to look like a message sent by the Agency.


Risk of fraud affecting credit card users
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) is advising all Canadian credit card holders, and specifically those who have made purchases at Winners or HomeSense between December 2006 and January 17, 2007, to verify and monitor all financial transactions charged to their credit card accounts.


E-mail and Telephone Fraud Warning
"Phishing and Vishing"


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Warning Notices
Office of the Superintendent of Financial Insitutions (OSFI): As part of its contribution to the soundness of the Canadian financial system, OSFI publishes the names of entities that it believes may be of concern to the business community and the public.


Latest Scams/Fraud
Royal Canadian Mounted Police


PhoneBusters
PhoneBusters Established in January of 1993, PhoneBusters is a national anti-fraud call centre jointly operated by the Ontario Provincial Police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. PhoneBusters plays a key role in educating the public about specific fraudulent telemarketing pitches.



Public Safety Portal
Public SafetyThe Public Safety Portal is your one-window access to government information, services and programs related to public safety and security in Canada.



Combat Spam
Combat Spam Canada's Task Force on Spam has designed a website to help you protect yourself from Internet threats. Their site includes an array of statistics, tips and resources on spam, spyware and phishing, which can lead to identity theft.




Date Modified: 2009-01-02
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