Canadian Policing Research Catalogue

Personal information and scams protection : a Canadian practical guide / by Mélanie Waite in collaboration with RCMP, Commercial Crime Branch.

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Protection des renseignements personnels et protection contre l’escroquerie : guide pratique canadien.

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1 online resource (36 pages)

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"March 1st, 2007, Ottawa, Ontario."
"Fraud. Recognize it. Report it. Stop it."
Issued also in French under title: Protection des renseignements personnels et protection contre l’escroquerie : guide pratique canadien.

Summary

This document was designed to provide a holistic approach to learning about identity fraud and scams in general. This document will evolve into newer versions as time goes on. It contains basic information and pertinent tools that Canadians may use to further their knowledge on most scams.

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Contents

Introduction -- 1. Scams -- 1.1. Online -- 1.2. Public settings, friends and acquaintances -- 1.3. Telephone -- 1.4. Printed material -- 1.5. Mail -- 2. Roles and activities -- 3. Red flags -- 4. Scenarios -- Conclusion -- Appendix 1: Useful websites -- Glossary.

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