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Fraud Prevention

This guide suggests books and online sources related to fraud prevention, such as identity theft, credit or bank card fraud, email fraud, internet-related fraud, and counterfeit money.

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From the Government of Canada, tips on how to protect yourself on mobile devices, using email, downloading and filesharing, purchasing online, banking online, and using social networking.

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A federal initiative to help Canadians protect themselves against fraud. Topics include: Anti-fraud toolbox, how to report fraud, anti-fraud videos, and more. 

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A great overview of the types of fraud that you can face when personal information is compromised. This guide also includes who to contact if you are a victim of fraud.

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A series of quizzes with helpful information about different types of fraud.

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A wealth of resources on different types of fraud that are common in Canada and how to protect yourself.

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A series of informative articles to help you detect and avoid common scams.

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Covers 15 of the most common scams that affect British Columbians, explains the growing problem of identity theft, and tells you the steps to take if you have been the victim of a scam.

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Learn how to recognize and avoid phishing attacks. 

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A collection of articles related to the topic of fraud prevention. New articles are added frequently. 

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Program that aims to give participants the knowledge and confidence needed to make smart financial choices and accomplish their life goals.

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Thousands of high quality, full-text, downloadable encyclopedias, handbooks, dictionaries and travel ebooks. *Also suitable for research at the elementary, high school and undergraduate levels.

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