Consolidated Credit's Fraud Prevention Tips
(firmenpresse) - TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 03/05/13 -- March is Fraud Prevention Month and Consolidated Credit Counseling Services of Canada, Inc. wants to help ensure Canadians are educated and aware of this ever growing crime.
Every year, thousands of Canadians fall victim to identity theft and fraud. By using your name, date of birth, , Social Insurance Number and other personal information, savvy criminals can open credit card and bank accounts, redirect mail, establish cell phone services, rent vehicles and even secure employment.
"Fraud and identity theft are among the fastest growing crimes in Canada, and the financial impact on individuals, families and businesses can be devastating," says Jeffrey Schwartz, executive director of . "Victims can experience financial loss and difficulty obtaining or restoring their good name."
Scammers continue to be imaginative and manipulative in their efforts to obtain the personal information of unsuspecting Canadians. That's why it's important for consumers to know how to recognize a fraud scam before it's too late.
Too good to be true - These scams often involve emails or phone calls that seem too good to be true. You've just won the big prize in a contest that you don't recall entering; you're offered a once-in-a-lifetime investment with huge return; or you're entitled to an inheritance from a long-lost relative.
Pay for your prize - You receive a phone call, email or letter claiming "You're a Winner", but only if you agree to send money in order to pay for delivery, processing, taxes, and duties. In most cases there is no prize, and no way to get your money back.
Over excitement - If the caller is more excited than you, it's probably a scam. Crooks want you to be excited so that you won't be able to think clearly.
Speaking to the manager - This tactic is used by many scammers in an effort to bully consumers into giving them what they want. They claim to be a person of authority, use your first name, and ask a lot of seemingly personal questions.
A special opportunity - Any legitimate business or charity is going to give you time to think about the opportunity and research the organization. Fraudsters will use pressure tactics to try and get you to make the purchase or decision immediately.
These are just a few of the ways criminals will try to manipulate and pressure Canadians into parting with their personal information and hard-earned money. Thankfully, a little education and knowledge is all it takes for consumers to protect themselves from .
About Consolidated Credit Counseling Services of Canada:
Consolidated Credit Counseling Services of Canada is a national non-profit credit counselling organization that teaches consumers about personal finance. For more information, visit or call the toll-free phone line at 1.800.656.3920.
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For more information or to request an interview
with Jeffrey Schwartz, please contact:
Consolidated Credit Counseling Services of Canada, Inc.
Kylie-Anne Doerner
Communications & Public Relations Manager
416.915.7283 ext. 1057 or © 289.231.7900
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