Canadian Funding Corp Scam protection
Have you ever heard of cheque fraud scams? Consumers and small businesses can be victimized by this simple confidence trick. Prospective marks are offered “processing fees” for depositing cheques which later turn out to be bogus. The trick works because US banking customers are often quickly credited for deposits. Although funds appear in accounts, leading targets to believe all is well, they have not been cleared through the system. Days later when the banks discover the cheques are fake and deduct funds, the victims – who’ve already sent money to fraudsters thinking that all is well – are left out of pocket. It is for this reason that we have set up this anti fraud page with links to websites that protect consumers. Enjoy the sites and be mindful.
Fraud Facts
http://www.consumer.org.nz/reports/scams/fraud-facts
National crime statistics show 2008 was a good year for fraud. Recorded cases rose 18.9 percent, bucking the decline since 2003. Increases in credit card and computer fraud helped to push up overall figures.
Similar hikes were reported overseas. The US Internet Crime Complaint Centre says complaints of online fraud hit a record high in 2008. The top two complaints were: non-delivery of goods and/or payment and internet-auction fraud.
Mortgage Fraud News
http://www.mortgagedaily.com/mortgagefraud.asp?spcode=blogger
Mortgage fraud news coverage illegal flipping scam, appraisal fraud and other mortgage fraud. Information on old and new frauds and scams to help you be a more informed consumer.
RCMP: Reporting Scams and Fraud
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/scams-fraudes/index-eng.htm
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This is particularly true in the case of fraud prevention through education and awareness. This site is a prevention tool.
Whether on-line, in person, or by any other means, the scam activities described on this site will almost certainly have affected you or someone you know. All Canadians should be aware of the need to protect their personal information and ensure their identity and finances are not compromised. The wealth of information on the site will assist Canadians to protect themselves and their personal information.