#STANDAGAINSTSCAMS

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I didn’t think I had to pay for this. This could change everything. Extra money, more time with the kids. It’s a lot of money. But he’s been so sweet. They can fix it. I just need to find some money. They said it was urgent…I didn’t want to ask…I thought it was real…I don’t know what happened, but I think I just got scammed… I thought I could trust him…I wanted it to be true…they took it all. Oh hi, it’s me. I just got a weird text. Can you have a look at it? When we talk about scams, we’re fighting back. Stand Against Scams. Stop. Check. Talk. https://www.standagainstscams.ca/

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#STANDAGAINSTSCAMS

Scams take more than our money; they undermine our safety and security and break our sense of trust.

In Canada alone, estimates show that there are billions of attempted scams every day.

The money stolen through scams is often used to fund other serious crimes, including human trafficking, organized crime, terrorism, and the drug trade. But you can take back control.

Scams in Canada in 2024:

Reported dollars lost

Source
$647M

Reports processed by Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

Source
51.6K

Percentage of all scams reported

Source
5-10%
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An unprecedented Coalition for a serious and significant threat. This Coalition of Canadian organizations and government has come together to help everyone fight back.

Protect Yourself and Others

3 Steps to Take

Stop

Stop

Scammers often use urgency and pressure to trick you into acting in ways you normally wouldn’t. The first and most effective action you can take is to stop and think.

Check

Check

Check to see if the message is from a legitimate source. Learn the signs of a scam. If in doubt, ask a friend or family member for advice and guidance.

Talk

Talk

Sharing details about scams with others helps strengthen our collective ability to stay safe. Talk about it with family, friends and colleagues to help others avoid scams.

Have you lost money to a Scam?

Report it to your financial institution, your telecom provider, the local police, or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre to help shut down scammers.

Brought to you by the

CANADIAN ANTI-SCAM COALITION

This Coalition brings together some of Canada’s largest and most well-known organizations from diverse areas, including the financial, telecom, technology, law enforcement and government sectors. Support for the campaign and the Coalition continues to grow as more organizations Stand Against Scams.

Stand Against Scams is brought to you by the Coalition and supported by the organizations listed below.

Champions
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Freedom
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Scotiabank
TD Bank Group
Leaders
Canadian Credit Union Association
Desjardins
National Bank of Canada
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TransUnion
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Patrons
ATB Financial
Bank of Canada
Bell Canada
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Canadian Bankers Association
Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange
Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization
Canadian Telecommunications Association
Canadian Tire Financial Services
CanDeal
Capital One
Central 1
Coast Capital
EnStream
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Equitable Bank
Finance Canada
Financial Consumer Agency of Canada
Google
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Interac
Justice Canada
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