As the CAFC surpasses 1000 reports of criminals trying to profit from the COVID-19 pandemic, we urge Canadians to be on the look-out for frauds and scams.
News and Alerts
2 Jun 2020
As the CAFC surpasses 1000 reports of criminals trying to profit from the COVID-19 pandemic, we urge Canadians to watch out for frauds and scams.
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Mon, Jun 08
Fraud Among Friends
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Affinity fraud occurs when a scammer targets tight-knit groups such as associations, unions, social clubs, online social networks and ethnic or religious communities.
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Mon, Jun 08
كيف تصبح خبرياً يف كشف الغش Becoming a Master of Spotting Fraud (Arabic)
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This one-pager lists common scenarios to help build skills in recognizing and avoiding frauds and scams (in Arabic).
News and Alerts
17 Jun 2020
As with any major event, fraudsters and scammers have found ways to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are some of the more recent scams reported circulating in New Brunswick.
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Mon, Jun 22
Investment Fraud Checklist
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If you answer no to any of these questions, STOP! The investment might be a scam.
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Tue, Jun 23
Grandparent Scam Checklist
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Before sending money to a relative or friend in trouble, here are some things to ask yourself to help determine if the person on the phone is a genuine relative or someone trying to steal your money.
News and Alerts
6 Jul 2020
The Financial and Consumer Services Commission (FCNB) is advising New Brunswickers to use caution when responding to online advertisements for housing rentals, following ongoing reports that scam a
News and Alerts
7 Jul 2020
The CAFC is noting an increase in telephone calls where fraudsters claim that your Social Insurance Number (SIN) has been blocked, compromised or suspended.
News and Alerts
9 Jul 2020
The Tracadie RCMP would like to advise the public to be aware of an e-transfer scam in the Acadian Peninsula following three reports of fraud.