You can make a difference not only in your own life, but in the lives of the people you care about by recognizing, rejecting and reporting fraud. I believe in a Canada that is a nation of innovators, one that is aware and unburdened by the high cost of fraud in both the traditional and digital economies.įraudsters are becoming more sophisticated in their methods, but so are consumers. This booklet outlines many of the most common types of scams, and lists the contact information of fraud-fighting agencies that are there to help.
BLACK BOOK HOW TO
That’s why we encourage all Canadians to empower themselves by reading The Little Black Book of Scams and take note of its tips on how to stop fraudsters in their tracks. Informed and aware consumers are important players in an innovation economy. Foreword Minister's messageĬonsumer confidence in the marketplace is of the utmost importance for the government.
This publication is available online at Aussi offert en français sous le titre Le petit livre noir de la fraude. Innovation, Science and Economic Development CanadaĮmail: Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, represented by the Minister of Industry. For permission to reproduce the information in this publication for commercial purposes, please contact the: Web Services Centre
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First published by the Competition Bureau Canada 2012
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