Top 10 scams targeting Canadians in terms of number of complaints received
MONTREAL — The Competition Bureau, in conjunction with the Better Business Bureau, Quebec-based consumers group Option consommateurs and other fraud-prevention partners announced Wednesday the top 10 fraud scams targeting Canadians in 2016. In terms of the number of complaints received, the hit list is as follows:
1. Employment Scam: $5.3 million lost
The most reported scam to BBB Scam Tracker. Chances are you didn’t apply for a job you can do from home, much less get an interview. A cheque-cashing scheme that is simply too good to be true.
Advice: Do research on any company before accepting a position; ignore a company that asks you to deposit a cheque.