Can someone help me understand? Is it a usual occurrence that people go to a store and buy hundreds, or thousands, of dollars worth of iTunes or Google play cards? Perhaps the person selling them can ask, "ARE YOU BEING SCAMMED?"

#Scamference19 #PugProtect #TakeFive #Tell2 #FriendsAgainstScams Pleased that the pug raised a few smiles and laughs whilst engaging with a serious fraud protect message. #TeamProtect 🐾 FriendsAgainstScams Take Five

HPS Fraud Squad has being seeing a few reports of a " Grant Scam" - a type of Advance-Fee scam. If anyone calls you or contacts you online to tell you that you are eligible for a grant and all you have to do is send them money first #JUSTHANGUP-

Prize Scams continue to target our Seniors. Take the time today to chat with your parents, grandparents or any senior you care about and make them aware of these scams. Like Nana used to say "If it seems too good to be true, it probably is"

#DistractionTheft

Busy day for scammers. This is the second "survey" I received today on my work email. The first one was from Bell...Don't fall for it

HELP⭐️ #Tell2 today, connect & tell two people you know! WHY❓ 🗣Reinforces the knowledge of the teller 🗣Furthers the reach of fraud prevention messaging. 🗣Disrupts criminals 🗣Empowers/protects people from harm An unbroken chain of 26 tell2’ers would reach 67 million❗️

Fraudsters play on #loneliness, please reach out and connect to those close to you who may be isolated/lonely. Have a brew, ask how they are, talk about the world, smile, laugh and maybe even cry #together. The key is together! Help protect from fraud: 🤚🏼Take Five 🗣#Tell2

Summer lovin' can happen so fast. Make meeting someone from a dating app a safe and enjoyable experience with these #onlinedating safety tips. getcybersafe.gc.ca/cnt/blg/pst-20…

“Victims are often elderly or new Canadians who don't realize that federal tax authorities would never demand payment unsolicited by phone, or ask them to pay in difficult-to-trace Bitcoin or retail gift cards.” 👇Full article below 👇#Tell2 and protect many ‼️ 🗣 👥

⚠️Beware of #RentalScams ⚠️as students return to their studies. #Tell2 and protect many 🗣 👥More info below 👇

If cold 📞 called and asked to move funds to a ‘safe account’ or if you’re asked to assist with a ‘police undercover operation’ and handover money/watches/PIN/card 🛑STOP! #TakeFive, you’re about to become a victim of a fraud! Cold call❓ ✅ #HangUp, #TakeFive, verify. #Tell2

Friends, the Bank Inspector Scam is making the rounds again. In this variation there is a problem with your credit card and you are directed to buy $1000 in Google Play cards. Don't be fooled. Don't be pressured. #TakeFive #Tell2

HPS Fraud Squad is inviting members from our hospitality sector to join us in learning how to detect counterfeit money. Our friends from the Bank of Canada will be presenting tomorrow at 10 am. Stoney Creek Municipal Building. 777 Hwy 8. Lmtd seating. #HamOnt

For someone vulnerable or living alone the phone is a #lifeline, a connection to friends and family. ⚠️ It’s also a direct line to fraudsters ▪️#Hangup on cold calls. ▪️#TakeFive #Verify via a trusted method. 🗣An unbroken chain of 26 #Tell2’ers will reach 67 million people❓

Do you know the warning signs of #businessemailcompromise or BEC fraud? #INTERPOL is here to help! Today we launch our public awareness campaign on #BEC fraud. Follow us during the next month for tips to #BECareful and protect yourself from becoming a victim of these scams

Cold call from ANY business/authority, including the police? #HangUp, #TakeFive, #verify that call as being genuine via a trusted method! ⚠️Criminals can change the #callerID display on your phone to show any number inc the police, and may know your name/details.⚠️ 🗣#Tell2

32 arrested at Indian call centre that targeted Canadians bit.ly/37eSHwc

The BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report is here. Learn about the riskiest scams of 2019 and more. BBB.org/RiskReport #BBBScamTracker

To reduce unwanted calls, follow the above tips & those listed by CRTCeng at crtc.gc.ca/eng/phone/tele… #FraudChat #FPM2020 #kNOwfraud #showmetheFRAUD #Tell2