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Charity and Sales Scams	Charity scams · Free trial scams · Door-to-door scams · Preventing problems

Loan and Credit Scams	Loan scams · Credit repair scams · Preventing problems

Online and Computer Scams	Malware or spyware · Phishing emails · Money transfer scams · Antivirus software scams · Mobile phone scams · Preventing problems

Prize and Contest Scams	Fake lottery scams · Text message trivia scams · Preventing problems

Romance and Relationship Scams	Romance scams · Relative scams · Preventing problems

Work Scams	Work at home, make huge profits · Preventing problems

Identity Theft	What is identity theft? · How do they get the information? · Warning signs · Consequences of identity theft · Preventing problems

If You've Been Scammed	Step 1. Stop communicating with the scammer · Step 2. Gather any information you have · Step 3. Notify your financial institutions · Step 4. If any identification is missing, cancel it · Step 5: Contact Canada Post · Step 6: Protect your devices · Step 7. Report the incident to the police · Step 8. Contact the credit reporting agencies · Step 9. Report the incident to consumer agencies · Step 10. Consider legal action · Get help

Resources	Where to Get Help · Glossary

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