Types of fraud

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If you meet someone online but have not seen them in-person, and they begin to ask you for money, it’s likely a scam.

The only thing worse than being a victim of a scam once, is being ripped off twice.

Fraudsters will use their targets’ group identity to gain their trust. Once they have established strong relationships, they convince people to invest in their scheme.

Identity theft is when someone uses your personal information – such as credit card number, social insurance number, or other info – to commit fraud.

In grandparent scams, the scammer will pretend to be your grandchild. Scammers may say they urgently need cash from you. Follow these tips to avoid becoming a victim of this scam.

Everyone has a role to play in identifying and preventing financial elder abuse. The following are signs to watch for, that it could be happening to an older person you know.

Investment scams are often pulled off by a team of people who set up a makeshift office, called a “boiler room”.

Famous people are often used to promote products and services or to help raise awareness for events or special causes. Increasingly, some celebrities are endorsing investments or products marketed as investments.

It’s not wise to click on a weblink to a company in an unsolicited email — even if it’s a company you know. Here are four ways to spot fake websites.

In a typical “pump and dump” scam, a fraudster offers you what appears to be an incredible deal on a stock, described as a once-in-a-lifetime investment. Follow these tips to avoid and report the fraud.
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