About Scams to Avoid

This information applies to British Columbia, Canada. Last reviewed for legal accuracy by People's Law School in March 2017.

Scams to Avoid
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Intro Charity and Sales Scams Loan and Credit Scams Online and Computer Scams Prize and Contest Scams Romance and Relationship Scams Work Scams Identity Theft If You've Been Scammed Where to Get Help Glossary ‎
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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 communication · Step 2. Gather information · Step 3. Notify financial institutions · Step 4. Cancel missing identification · Step 5. Contact Canada Post · Step 6. Protect your devices · Step 7. Notify police · Step 8. Contact credit reporting agencies · Step 9. Notify consumer agencies · Step 10. Consider legal action · Get help

Resources	Where to Get Help · Glossary

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