Even New Brunswick’s consumer watchdog can be a target for scam artists.

Scammers are sending invoices to New Brunswick businesses, claiming they are past due on payment for a service they never requested or agreed to, such as a listing on an online directory.

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.

CAFC Bulletin 2017-2394

Scammers have been calling New Brunswickers claiming to be from Microsoft, Windows or Outlook. They are offering to help fix an “issue” with your computer or sell you software.

CAFC Bulletin 2017-2261
Unclassified

New Brunswickers are being targeted by fake Interac e-Transfer notifications.

New Brunswickers are receiving emails from scam artists posing as couriers (such as UPS) or Canada Post.  

Beware of scammers selling duplicate tickets on online classified sites

Scammers Trying to Scam You Twice  

If you have been the victim of a fraud or scam, you are more likely to be contacted by a seemingly official “law firm or agency” offering to help