March 6, 2014
Families and Businesses Can Defend against Fraud
Consumer Awareness Is the Best Safeguard against Fraud
March is nationally recognized as Fraud Prevention Month in Canada, which raises awareness of the dangers of all types of fraud and equips Canadians with important knowledge for safeguarding against it.
“Fraud can take many forms, from investment fraud and Ponzi scemes to credit card fraud and other forms of identity theft. To ensure the well-being of our families and communities, the best defence against fraud is to know how to spot the warning signs and report all scams to policing agencies, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, or the Financial Services Regulation Division of Service NL.”
- The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Service NL
Service NL offers the following fraud-prevention tips to consumers:
- Check valid licences/registrations of individuals and companies that sell real estate, insurance, prepaid funerals and mortgage brokering services in this province at www.servicenl.gov.nl.ca;
- Check the registration of individuals and companies that sell securities at the National Registration Search at www.aretheyregistered.ca; and,
- Check for unlisted individuals and companies selling securities by contacting Service NL at 709-729-2596.
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is committed to supporting important social programs, strong communities and the health and well-being of our children, families and seniors.
QUICK FACTS
- March is National Fraud Prevention Month, which raises awareness of the dangers of all types of fraud.
- For information about existing and emerging forms of fraud, visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca, or call 1-888-495-8501.
- Consumers can call the Financial Services Regulation Division of Service NL if they feel they are victims of investment fraud at 709-729-2596.
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Media contact:Vanessa Colman-Sadd
Director of Communications
Service NL
709-729-4860, 682-6593
vanessacolmansadd@gov.nl.ca
2014 03 06 11:50 a.m.