PhoneBusters - Canadian Anti-Fraud Call Centre

Established in January of 1993, PhoneBusters Canadian Anti-Fraud Call Centre is the national deceptive telemarketing call centre, operated by the Ontario Provincial Police.

PhoneBusters plays a key role in educating the public about specific fraudulent telemarketing pitches. The call centre also plays a vital role in the collection and dissemination of victim evidence, statistics documentation and tape recordings which are made available to outside law enforcement agencies.

Protecting yourself from fraud begins with learning to recognize it. Call PhoneBusters to report fraud and to learn more ways to protect yourself, your family and friends.

NOT SURE?
CALL PHONEBUSTERS 1-888-495-8501
www.phonebusters.com

FRAUD. RECOGNIZE IT. REPORT IT. STOP IT.

This brochure was prepared in partnership with the
Competition Bureau of Canada, Ontario Provincial Police
and Phonebusters.

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RECOGNIZING THE BIG PRIZE SCAM

Legitimate lottery, prize and sweepstakes administrators never charge up-front fees to deliver your prize. This is one of the most common scams – if you send money you will never get it back.

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What does the Canadian Anti-fraud Call Centre do?

RECOGNIZING CREDIT OFFER FRAUD

Students, new Canadians and people who have experienced credit problems are often approached by fraud artists who offer low-interest loans and credit cards – for a fee. People who pay the fee don’t receive their loan or card, and they never get their money back.

RECOGNIZING IDENTITY THEFT

Don’t give out driver’s licence, bank account or social insurance numbers on the phone or Internet. Legitimate businesses contacting you by those means won't ask for that information. If you are purchasing something, be sure you are buying from a legitimate business before you give your credit card information.

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