This bulletin was prepared to provide information on investment recovery pitch scams, which target Canadians who have previously been victimized.

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) are raising awareness among Canadians about the increasing threat of sophisticated scams, particular

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Center has received reports of a new variation of this scam where fraudsters say that your Social Insurance Number (SIN) has been blocked, compromised or suspended.

Phone Verification Authentication or PVA is a tool used by online account providers (ie. social networks, classifieds websites, etc.).

Grant scams are offers of guaranteed free money. Yet, fraudsters will collect personal and financial information, upfront fees, and leave consumers with empty promises.

Scammers have sent official-looking letters to several New Brunswickers claiming they are sitting on an inheritance from a long, lost relative just waiting to be claimed. The letters claim to

The Canadian Anti‐Fraud Centre (CAFC) is receiving increased reporting from victims that have been misled by scammers portraying themselves as representatives of financial institutions, law enforce