Online Scams in Canada: How Criminals Trick Even Careful People

Reduce scam victimization through awareness and early detection. Learn about the most common scams currently affecting Canadians, how scammers create urgency and fear, and what happens after a scam succeeds.

What we will cover

Banking Scams
CRA Scams
Immigration Scams
Scam Prevention

The problems we look at

CRA and government impersonation
Immigration and visa scams
Banking, Interac & delivery scams
Emotional manipulation and urgency tactics

What you will be able to do

Scam red flags checklist
Safe communication rules
How and where to report scams in Canada
Immediate steps if you've been targeted