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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Types of fraud
Learn how to spot frauds and scams and what they look like.
Spotting fakes and verifying legitimate websites
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.
Fraudster trick – Email spam attack
An email bomb is a distraction technique used by cyber fraudsters to bury legitimate transaction and security messages in your inbox with hundreds or even thousands of duplicate junk emails.
Red flags of crypto fraud
What to watch for if you’re considering investing in crypto assets.
Phishing scams
If you’re getting texts from seemingly legitimate sources asking you for personal information, it could be a phishing attempt.
Fraud prevention month
March 2, 2020: Tyler Fleming, Director, Investor Office joined partners at the Toronto Police Service news conference to kick off Fraud Prevention Month.